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Lot 169

Lot 169

A ruby and sapphire snake necklace. Designed as an engraved serpent head with graduated...

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Lot 169

Lot Description

A ruby and sapphire snake necklace. Designed as an engraved serpent head with graduated oval-shape rubies and a pear-shape sapphire to the articulated chain simulating snakeskin. Unhallmarked. Length 38cms. Weight 32.9gms. See Plate 6.

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

The overall condition is good. There are some minor dents and scratches in keeping with general wear. The rubies are a light pinkish red with good saturation. Some have rubbed facet edges. The sapphire is a medium blue with good saturation. All the stones are within a closed back setting

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