An antique ruby and diamond snake necklace, circa 1850
An antique ruby and diamond snake necklace, circa 1850.
The head set with a pear-shaped ruby weighing 7.28 carats within a pavé-set diamond surround to the flexible body with rectangular-shaped ruby back and single-cut diamond sides, detaching to form two bracelets, circa 1850, 43.0 cm long.