A mid Victorian gold enamel and gem-set snake necklace. View more details

A mid Victorian gold, enamel and gem-set snake necklace. The blue enamel head and scrolling tail, with ruby cabochon eyes and vari-cut diamond and split pearl crest, suspending a blue enamel heart locket, to the snake-link chain. Estimated total diamond weight 0.10ct. Length 45cms. Weight 25.6gms.

Condition Report

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