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Lot 4

Lot 4

An early Victorian split-pearl gem-set ring.

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Lot 4

Lot Description

An early Victorian split-pearl gem-set ring. The pink gem within a split pearl floral surround, between graduated bead and split sides with a memorial engraved band reading, 'Jane Colquhoun Died 3d May 1844. One split pearl deficient. Approximate ring size O.

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<li> Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li> Pink-gem bright slightly reddish-pink, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li> Split pearls vary in appearance and condition. <p>

<li> Split pearls with a creamy-white body colour, rose and green overtones, with fair to moderately good lustre and mostly even skins.

<li> Split pearls in fairly good to fairly poor condition, some are significantly chipped, with areas of nacre deficient.  

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

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