Thursday 15 September 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 386

Thursday 15 September 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 386

Lot 48

Lot 48

A pair of late Victorian gold coral and diamond earrings.

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Lot 48

Lot Description

A pair of late Victorian gold coral and diamond earrings. Each designed as a pear-shape coral drop, with rose-cut diamond foliate cap, suspended from an old-cut diamond spacer and oval coral bead surmount. Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.50ct, H-I colour, SI clarity. Length 4.4cms. Weight 10gms. Coral untested.

360: Yes

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

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


<li>Replacement fittings.

<li>Possible further alterations.

<li>Diamonds bright and well matched.

<li>Old-cut diamonds with light and dark, scattered inclusions.

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

<li>Coral untested for natural colour origin.

<li>Coral is a well matched slightly mottled orangey pink hue, typical small polyp holes, some growth zoning, white discolouration/dirt.

<li>One of the coral drops possibly chipped under the mount.

<li>Glue visible to some settings.


<li>Screw fittings for non-pierecd ears.

<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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