Beautifully crafted solid 14k gold snake with a sapphire embellished head and tiny diamond eyes, coiled into a string of pearls. Snakes are ancient symbols of protection and guardianship because when threatened, they tend to stand their ground and fight rather than retreat. Cultures throughout history have also revered the snake as a symbol of immortality, renewal, and rebirth because of its own rejuvenation through the shedding of its outer layer of skin.