An 18k gold and ruby tubogaz necklace
18k bi-coloured gold tubular necklace. The concealed snake-shaped clasp set with a small row of tiny rubies and 8/8-cut diamonds. 24 diamonds in total c. 0.48 ct, ten rubies c. 1.0 ct. Hallmarks (indistinct): Fineness 750, maker's mark “EM”. L 35.5 cm. Weight 80.73 g.
Circa 1950.
Provenance
Former private collection, Zurich.