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The snake: symbolism and representations in jewelry

Lhe snake is an animal that can be represented in different ways, whether articulated or rigid, enamelled or set with precious stones. It is often associated with seduction and the biblical story of Eve succumbing to temptation. However, it can also symbolize danger, like the asp that Cleopatra uses to kill herself. The snake is present in many mythologies, religions and superstitions, and its image arouses ambivalent feelings.

A jewelry totem animal

The snake has a strong symbolism in Greco-Roman culture where its moult is seen as a renewal and is associated with the god of medicine Asclepius. Jewelry bearing her image were very popular in antiquity, worn both by women who were sometimes considered prostitutes, and by men who took her to war.

In the XNUMXth century, romanticism brought the snake back into fashion, thanks in particular to the image of the ouroboros which symbolizes eternity. This jewel has a very intense sentimental meaning. Its coiled and textured pattern makes it a symbol of life, love and renewal. During the XNUMXst century, the snake ring enjoyed great success with prestigious jewelry houses such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Fabergé and de Grisogono.
Since then, it has become a popular motif for jewelers who play with its ergonomic shape to create unique pieces such as Bulgari et From Grisogono have made them.

The snake is a paradoxical symbol, both attractive and dangerous, which continues to fascinate and inspire today's fashion and jewelry designers.

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