Edwardian Sapphire & Ruby Double Snake Earrings queen anne It comprises handmade oval belcher

It comprises handmade oval belcher links and a swivel fastener

names now lost to time

which involved adding sulphur to clay or glass paste before it was placed inside a molten bubble of glass and the air sucked out

The head is diamond-shaped

with scrolled detailing to the shoulders and an exaggerated openworked claw gallery

Edwardian Sapphire & Ruby Double Snake Earrings queen anne It comprises handmade oval belcherDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Striking antique serpent earrings dating from the early 20th century, circa 1910. They're crafted in 18 karat gold, each one comprising two snakes coiled around each other, set with ruby and sapphire heads. The quality is exceptional, with strong attention to detail and excellent design. Converted from cufflinks. STONES Sapphire & Ruby MEASUREMENTS 1. 4 x 1. 4cm WEIGHT 5. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION