Victorian Turquoise, Diamond and Gem-set Necklace

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Victorian Turquoise, Diamond and Gem-set Necklace, designed as serpent with pave-set turquoise head and flexible bezel-set turquoise body devouring its tail, rose-cut diamond and ruby accents, 18kt gold mount, lg. 15 1/2 in. Note: A necklace of this design is pictured in Victorian Jewelry by Nancy Armstrong, p. 97. The author dates it to c. 1855.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

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