Thursday 17 April 2014 | 11:00 | Lots: 514

Thursday 17 April 2014 | 11:00 | Lots: 514

Lot 1

Lot 1

A late 19th century 15ct gold diamond snake ring, circa 1870.

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Lot 1

Lot Description

A late 19th century 15ct gold diamond snake ring, circa 1870. Designed as a coiled snake, with old-cut diamond cluster crest and circular ruby cabochon eyes. Estimated total diamond weight 0.55ct. Ring size M. Weight 8.6gms.

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The lot is in good overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. Slight discolouration. Possible repair/resize to band. The diamonds appear moderately bright and well matched. Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. Minor abrasion, some very small nicks to some smaller diamonds. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue and on our website for Coloured Gemstones. The rubies are a well matched medium red hue. Significant abrasion. Rubies possibly synthetic, unable to determine due to abrasion.

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