An enamel, ruby and diamond snake bracelet,
Lot 238≈
An enamel, ruby and diamond snake bracelet,
circa 1845
Sold for £ 4,125 (US$ 5,759) inc. premium

Lot Details
An enamel, ruby and diamond snake bracelet, circa 1845
The hinged bracelet with applied royal blue guilloché enamel, the head decorated with old brilliant, cushion and pear-shaped diamonds and cabochon ruby eyes, two hinges decorated with rose-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 2.30cts total, one rose-cut diamond deficient, inner diameter 5.0cm
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≈ Item contains ruby or jadeite

Please note that as a result of recent legislation ruby and jadeite gem stones of Burmese (Myanmar) origin may not be imported into the US. Rubies and jadeite of non-Burmese origin require certification before import into the US.
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