A faceted ruby bead necklace. The graduated faceted ruby bead strand, with garnet and scrolling foliate embossed snake head clasp, engraved 'Emma 1843'. Length 50cms.

Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Clasp with soft solder visible at alteration for current necklace. Clasp with small dents and slight split along the seam. Rubies are a well matched slightly purplish red hue, slight variation in tone, significant inclusions affecting the passage of light through the gems. Stones in good to fair condition with minor to moderate abrasions. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.