Lot 66
A ruby and diamond brooch. Designed as a floral spray, set with old-cut diamonds, gathered to...
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Lot 66
A ruby and diamond floral brooch.
Lot 66
Lot Description
A ruby and diamond brooch. Designed as a floral spray, set with old-cut diamonds, gathered to the calibre-cut ruby stems and oval ruby cabochon highlights. Estimated total diamond weight 1ct. Length 7cms. Total weight 16.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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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>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Diamonds with small dark inclusions, some with minor nicks.
<li>Rubies are well matched, medium red, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Rubies are in fair to good condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet/surface edges.<p>
<li>Some rubies possibly synthetic, further testing is required to be diagnostic.
<li>Components possibly some silver and with some parts testing as gold plate probable.
<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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