Gold Chinese Snake Sign Pendant “Pinyin”

Description

Sublime pendant from the 80s in 18k gold depicting the astrological symbol of the snake in mandarin ideogram. A delicately chiseled piece, all in finesse, to be worn around the neck alone or accompanied by other pendants.
Dimensions: 2 cm with bail, 1.5 cm without bail
Width: 1.5cm
Weight: 0.70g.
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The Story: As one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, the snake is renowned for its wisdom, charm, and intuition. According to Chinese tradition, those born under the sign of the snake are often perceived as thoughtful and mysterious individuals with strong powers of persuasion. The snake also represents transformation and renewal, as it regularly sheds its skin, symbolizing the ongoing cycle of life, death, and rebirth. People born in the following years are of the snake sign: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.