Snake Earrings, Sterling Silver, Labradorite, Faceted Stone, 3" Long, Statement

Stunning snakes and stones to dangle from your ears! I have always been fascinated with the history of snake jewelry. This is a handcrafted sterling silver snake earrings that make quite a statement at over 3" long! They feature a faceted blue labradorite stones that dangle and sparkles in the light. The bodies have a hand hammered texture that also picks up the light. These are out of a nice thickness of sterling. They hang from sterling ear wires. Fabulous, unique look! This is one of several of my original snake pieces that I have, so please check those out also! History: Snake Jewelry - It is one of the oldest mythological symbols, and started popularity in jewelry back in ancient Egyptian times. The snake has a dual representation of good and evil, fertility and rebirth, poison and medicine. Throughout history different civilizations used serpents symbolism in different ways. Egyptians as royalty and deity; Rabbinical and Hinduisim, sexual desire and passion; Romans as everlasting love. Cleopatra is the most notable historic figure wearing snake jewelry however Native Americans , Nordic, Greek, and African, have used the snake symbol with different meanings. Queen Victorian made the wearing of snake jewelry popular after Prince Albert proposed with the first engagement ring. It was a snake with an emerald-set head. The snake for Victoria was an emblem of eternal love. The snake continues to be a popular symbol in jewelry. Condition: New, handmade