Sunday Brunch: Snakes

April 5, 2020
Dear friends,

Happy Sunday! Thanks for joining us for our second edition of Sunday Brunch. This week we're looking at snake jewelry, which has been an obsession of mine ever since I was first introduced to the idea as a kid. I saw the Uraeus on a picture of an Ancient Egyptian headdress and from that day on I just couldn't get enough of them!

But first, a few of the things that have been helping keep our team sane this week.

This week's Stay at Home activities:

Now, grab a beverage and a pastry, put the news aside for a little while, and let's look at some sparkly things together.

 

This week, our favorite: Snakes

Early 20th Century Indian Bangle in 22k Gold with Rose Cut Diamonds and Ruby Eyes $4500

Rare Leach & Miller Sterling Silver & Paste Coiled Snake Arm Cuff $1925

1940s Handwrought White Brass Snake Bracelet with Onyx Eyes $450

1930s Garnet Ring with Two Headed Snake in Sterling Silver $475

Snake fact: Arm cuffs designed to resemble a coiled snake were one of the earliest forms of serpent jewelry, dating back to Ancient Egypt and Greece.
Snake fact: Serpent rings became hugely popular in the British Empire after Queen Victoria received one as her engagement ring.

Victorian Sterling Silver Snake Circle Brooch with Rubies and Emeralds $525

1980s Sterling Silver Handwrought Snake Earrings $245

French Celluloid Snake Bracelet from 1913 with Inset Rhinestones $425

Victorian French Jet Snake Wrap Bracelet $375


All pieces from our Sunday Brunch collections are available for purchase. If you are interested in a piece just reply to this email and we'll send you the details. 
And I really practice what I preach when it comes to the snake jewelry! Here are some of my favorite treasures that are currently in rotation from my personal collection:
Lara's personal collection (not for sale)

I also want to take a moment to say thank you to all our friends and clients for your support over the last few weeks. Your contributions, whether it has been sending kind words, making a purchase, or sharing our content with others, warms our hearts and keeps us optimistic about the future. Hearing from you all after we sent last week's newsletter was a delight and a wonderful reminder about the best part of this business: you.
 
We will be offering free U.S. shipping for all purchases during this time as a thank you, and our appreciation of this brilliant and caring community around us is boundless. Thank you. Stay healthy, stay sane, and look forward to another group of jewelry from us next Sunday!

Lots of love and well wishes,
Lara Kornbluh and the Icon Style Team