Thursday 16 April 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 474

Thursday 16 April 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 474

Lot 322

Lot 322

A late 19th century gold sapphire and diamond crescent brooch.

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Lot 322

Lot Description

A late 19th century gold sapphire and diamond crescent brooch. Of tiered design, the graduated oval-shape sapphire line, with graduated rose-cut diamond border. Length 3cms. Weight 6gms.

Postage: Auction Default

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<li>Overall condition good. Surface scratches in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Polished to a high finish.

<li>Soft solder and hairline cracks to the back of the mount where an original brooch fitting would have been.

<li>Would recommend attention to the settings as some claws worn/deficient.

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.

<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.

<li>Light to moderate nicks and chips can be seen to some. Fine feathers and fractures can be seen under magnification.

<li>Sapphires are a medium  to dark blue colour, well saturated, with typical inclusions.

<li>The sapphires are in fairly good condition with light surface scratches and abrasion to the facet edges.

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones.

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk.<p>

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