A pair of mid Victorian gold diamond and enamel snake earrings.

<li>Overall condition fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Replacement fittings.

<li>Replacement imitation pearls.

<li>Diamonds deficient, one to a central drop, one to a crest and one to each of the snakes bodies, four in total.

<li>Enamel with significant losses, chips and abrasion.

<li>File marks and slight acid discolouration to the reverse of the snakes.

<li>Central drops are detachable.

<li>Scratches to the surface coating of the imitation pearls.

<li>Diamonds are foil back.

<li>Diamonds fairly well matched. Diamonds to drops appear tinted brownish, may be discolouration to foil backing.

<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Rubies are a deep medium slightly purplish red hue.<p>

<li>Replacement screw fittings for non-pierced ears, fittings stamped 9ct. Slight soft solder visible.

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or  elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.<p>

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>