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Lot 14

Lot 14

A late Victorian 18ct gold ruby and diamond snake ring.

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Lot 14

Lot Description

A late Victorian 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring. Designed as two coiled snakes, each with a circular-shape ruby or brilliant-cut diamond crests, and circular-cut diamond eye detail. Principal diamond estimated weight 0.15ct, H-I colour, SI2-P1 clarity. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1899. Ring size R1/2. Weight 7.3gms.

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

<li>Claws showing moderate to fairly significant wear.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Diamonds bright.<p>

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

<li>Diamonds with moderate to fairly profuse inclusions.

<li>Ruby is a medium purplish red hue, well saturated, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

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

<li>Width (at widest) 1.1cms.

<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>




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