An early 20th century gold, diamond and gem-set snake pendant.

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

<li>Pendant has been converted from a slider.

<li> End of tail has a later addition base metal addition jump ring terminal. <p>

<li> With fabric strip. <p>

<li> Emerald slightly bluish-green, well saturated, with fair to poor clarity and typical inclusions, some of which are surface reaching and may result in future durability issues. <p>

<li> Rubies vary slightly in appearance. <p>

<li> Rubies light to medium purplish-red and pinkish-red, well to moderately well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions, some of which are surface reaching. <p>

<li> Estimated total diamond weight prevents total carat weight estimation. <p>

<li> Diamond vary in appearance. <p>

<li> Diamonds fairly bright. <p>

<li> Light and dark coloured inclusions can be seen to some diamonds with the naked eye, some inclusions with similar appearance can only be seen under 10X magnification. <p>

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

<li> Stones in good, fair and poor condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges. Some diamond are heavily chipped affecting the appearance to the naked-eye. <p>

<li> Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li> The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or  elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.<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>

<li> For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk<p>