A late 19th century gold diamond, garnet and split pearl memorial brooch.

Overall condition fair. Some surface wear in keeping with age. Discolouration and tarnishing. Replacement catch and pin. Significant wear to the gilt surface, particularly to the reverse. There is a hairline split to the collet setting. Garnet is a possible replacement, purplish-red, dark colour saturation. Fairly good clarity with typical inclusions. Gemstone in good condition with minor abrasion and scratches. Split pearls are possible replacements, creamy yellow, vary slightly in hue, fairly good skins with some surface blemishes. Fairly good lustre. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Diamond fairly bright. Setting prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. Diamond is drawing a slight yellow hue, Small dark coloured inclusions visible under the table under magnification. Diamond in good condition with minor abrasion.