Lot 28
An early 20th century platinum, diamond and seed pearl brooch. Of openwork design, the old-cut...
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Lot 28
An early 20th century platinum, diamond and seed pearl brooch.
Lot 28
Lot Description
An early 20th century platinum, diamond and seed pearl brooch. Of openwork design, the old-cut diamond collet, within a rose-cut diamond stylised floral lattice disc, to the seed pearl surround. Principal diamond estimated 0.40ct, I-J colour, VS clarity. Diameter 3.7cms. Total weight 8.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>The seed pearl surround is later, possible conversion.
<li>Fittings possibly later.
<li>Possible replacement gems.
<li>Soft solder and discolouration visible to the reverse.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Old-cut diamond with slight yellow tint, no obvious inclusions under 10x.
<li>Seed pearls untested for natural origin.
<li>The surround supporting the seed pearls is slightly dented.
<li>Seed pearls with some discoloured glue/cement visible.
<li>The seed pearls are afairly well matched slightly yellowish cream hue.
<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>
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