A late Victorian gold snake locket, the mouth suspending a foil back ruby and rose-cut diamond...

<li>Surface scratches and slight wear in keeping with age and use.

<li>Glass deficient from the locket reverse.

<li>Diamonds appear relatively bright and well matched.

<li>Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.<p>

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

<li>Ruby is in a closed back, foil back mount and appears a bright, deep medium pinkish red hue.

<li>Electronically tests as approximately 19ct gold.

<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.

<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

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

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<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>

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