Gem set, enamel and diamond earrings, circa 1900

Each depicting entwined snakes decorated with calibré-cut emeralds and rubies, circular-cut diamonds, enamel and pearls, post fittings, fitted case.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Rubies purplish red, transparent-translucent, typical inclusions visible under the naked eye, abrasions consistent with wear. Emeralds light green, transparent, abrasions consistent with wear, typical inclusions visible under the naked eye. Sapphires light blue, transparent, abrasions consistent with wear, typical inclusions visible under the naked eye. Some stones deficient. A few seed pearl deficient, some rubies substituted with vitrum pastae. Pearls of white body colour with strong rose and green overtones, well matched in colour, low lustre, pitting to nacre and growth marks visible to the naked eye on each. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of glue. Scratches to base metal consistent with wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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