An early 20th century gold gem-set snake pendant.
Description
Condition Report
An early 20th century gold gem-set snake pendant. The coiled snake, with cushion-shape ruby and rose-cut diamond crest and rose-cut diamond eyes. Length 3.9cms. Weight 5.1gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Converted from a brooch, wear to the gilt finish, slight uneveness and slight discolouration where previous fittings were.
- Hook fitting to wear as a pendant, might require attention.
- Possible replacement gems.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Ruby is a medium slightly purplish red hue. Moderately profuse inclusions, some surface reaching.
- Estimated dimensions of ruby 4 by 3.5 by approximately 2.1mms.
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