Lot 345
A 19th century gold snake bracelet, with sapphire crest and old-cut diamond eyes. Sapphire...
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Lot 345
A 19th century gold snake bracelet, with sapphire crest and old-cut...
Lot 345
Lot Description
A 19th century gold snake bracelet, with sapphire crest and old-cut diamond eyes.
Sapphire calculated weight 2.44cts, based on estimated dimensions of 9.2 by 6.6 by 4.8mms.
Length 20cms. 28.5gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Repair visible where the head connects to the bracelet, discolouration and minor pitting. General discolouration to the head and first link.
<li>Shallow dents to the revrese of the head and few links.
<li>General light scratches and small marks.
<li>Diamonds 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>One diamond with minor nick to the edge of the table facet.
<li>Sapphire appears a deep medium blue. Varied colour zoning. Some extinction.
<li>Stamped 18 to clasp tongue.
<li>Electronically tests as between 16.5 and 18ct gold.
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