Lot 178
A diamond and gem-set brooch. The ruby and sapphire spiral motif egg, with rose-cut diamond...
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Lot 178
A diamond, pearl, ruby and sapphire egg pendant and bow brooch.
Lot 178
Lot Description
A diamond and gem-set brooch. The ruby and sapphire spiral motif egg, with rose-cut diamond girdle, later suspended from the late Victorian bouton pearl and old-cut diamond bow-terminal swag. Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 1.50cts. Length 4.1cms. Total weight 11.1gms. With fitted case. Pearl untested.
Box: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Egg pendant is later to the surmount.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Individual size, cut and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Some diamonds with small nicks/chips.
<li>Varied inclusions, some surface reaching.
<li>Pearl untested for natural origin.
<li>Pearl is a bouton shape with cream hue. Numerous surface scratches. Diameter 6.5 to 6.7mms.
<li>Rubies are a fairly well matched moderately purpleihs red hue. Varied tone and saturation.
<li>Sapphires are a moderately well matched, slightly dull blue hue.
<li>Coloured gems with minor to moderate abrasion. Few sapphires with small chips.
<li>Length of egg (including attached surmount loop) 2cms.
<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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