Lot 178
A mid Victorian gold enamel and gem-set snake necklace.
Description
Condition Report
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches in keeping with general age and wear.
- Missing decorative surmount to drop. Locket with woven hair inset.
- Some stones likely replacements, has evidence of re-enamelling and repair work.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Diamonds bright.
- Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Diamonds have small light and dark inclusions.
- Enamel has a medium to deep blue hue and is in good condition.
- Split pearls have been untested for natural origin.
- Split pearls have a creamy white hue and are in good condition with minor pitting.
- Rubies have a light to medium pinkish red hue, with good clarity and typical inclusions.
- Rubies are in good condition.
- Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
- For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk