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

<li>Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Missing decorative surmount to drop. Locket with woven hair inset.

<li>Some stones likely replacements, has evidence of re-enamelling and repair work.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Diamonds bright.<p>

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.

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

<li>Diamonds have small light and dark inclusions.

<li>Enamel has a medium to deep blue hue and is in good condition.

<li>Split pearls have been untested for natural origin.

<li>Split pearls have a creamy white hue and are in good condition with minor pitting.

<li>Rubies have a light to medium pinkish red hue, with good clarity and typical inclusions.

<li>Rubies are in good condition.

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>