Lot 46
An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. The sugarloaf...
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Lot 46
An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond, sapphire and emerald butterfly brooch.
Lot 46
Lot Description
An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. The sugarloaf sapphire cabochon and pave-set diamond body, to the old-cut diamond head and emerald eyes, with pave-set emerald, diamond and sapphire wings. Principal diamond estimated 0.45ct, K-L colour, SI clarity. Estimated total diamond weight 4.25cts. Length 4.9cms. Weight 16.6gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Replacement fittings.
<li>Diamonds varied in colour, some noticeably more tinted than others.
<li>Diamonds vary in clarity, some surface reaching inclusions.
<li>One diamond chipped.
<li>Cabochon sapphire is a dark blue hue.
<li>Sapphires are a fairly well matched deep blue hue. Slight colour zoning visible.
<li>Emeralds are a well matched medium deep slightly bluish green hue.
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<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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