Thursday 13 August 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 540

Thursday 13 August 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 540

Lot 256

Lot 256

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

Login to see hammer price

Share this lot

Let your friends and family know about this lot

Lot 256

Lot Description

A late 19th century gold garnet split pearl and diamond brooch. The three rose-cut diamonds, to the split pearl sides, with circular garnet cabochon and split pearl terminals. One split pearl deficient. Length 5.2cms. Weight 8.9gms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li> Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches and minor discolouration in keeping with general wear. <p>

<li> Some gems likely replacement. <p>

<li> Brooch pin and hinge replacement. <p>

<li> Split pearls vary in colour and size. <p>

<li> Split pearls silvery grey, creamy to yellowish white, some show pink and  green overtones, with good to fair lustre. <p>

<li> Split pearls in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges. <p>

<li> Garnets well matched. <p>

<li> Garnets medium dark purplish-red, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions. <p>

<li> Garnets in good condition with some minor surface abrasion. <p>

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

<li> Diamonds well matched. <p>

<li> Diamonds bright and lively. <p>

<li> Light and dark coloured inclusions can be seen with magnification. <p>

<li> Diamonds in good condition with minor abrasions. <p>

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

<li> Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. <p>

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

<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>

Please login to request a condition report or ask more questions.

Own a similar item?
Request a Valuation

Receive alerts about
similar lots

Newsletter SignupNewsletter Signup

Keyword AlertsKeyword Alerts