Cleo Coiled Bracelet

THE STORY

This restored, gold filled Victorian coil bracelet from the late 1800s features a coiled snake design with rhinestone eye details. This bracelet is flexible to fit a small or large wrist.

This bracelet measures 7" in circumference, but is flexible to fit a 6" - 8" wrist.

THE HISTORY:

When Prince Albert asked for Queen Victoria’s hand in marriage in 1820, he did so with a ring shaped like a snake, set with emeralds. Following this, snake jewelry became all the rage, symbolizing eternal love and wisdom.

The circle has always been a significant symbol representing wholeness and perfection - symbolizing eternal love for centuries - particularly in Christian marriage ceremonies. Snake rings and designs add to the symbolism of the circle, with different significance in several cultures.

In Greek mythology, snake rings were worn in honor of the Greek healing god Asclepius, who Zeus struck down as he feared Asclepius would transform all of mankind into immortals. In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, snakes were regarded for their skin-shedding as a symbol for regeneration and rebirth. Today, the snake is still the symbol of medicine