50's Gold Snake Brooch green velvet and beautiful stone beads

and beautiful stone beads

+ Functional hidden pockets

1990s Loretta di Lorenzo pencil skirt with cutout crochet overlay

13" cross back

33" Strap length

50's Gold Snake Brooch green velvet and beautiful stone beadsThis snake pin measures 2 inches across and 1. 25 inches tall. It is an antiqued gold. The snake has details of scales, eyes and possible rattle on its tail. It closes with a 1. 75 inch safety clasp which is still functional. It was probably made by a high end costume jewelry maker of the time. The first half of the 20th century was the heyday for well made costume jewelry sold from fine department stores to Woolworth, usually made in Europe or the