A mid Victorian gold diamond and garnet snake necklace.

<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Garnet drop appears to be a later addition/ replacement.

<li>Replacement gems.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Diamonds bright.<p>

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

<li>Diamonds with some small inclusions under 10x magnification.

<li>Garnets possibly foil-back. Appear a deep slightly purplish red hue.<p>

<li>Garnets in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>

<li>Length of head (including drop) 5cms.

<li>Metal generally tests as approximately 19ct to 21ct, with probably plating. Garnet drop setting tests as approximately 9ct gold.

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

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>