Lot 17
A late Victorian gold and silver ruby and diamond bangle.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold and silver ruby and diamond bangle, circa 1880. The rose-cut diamond lines, with overlaid oval-shape ruby treble cleff, three crochets and a rest, to the openwork half bangle. Notes spelling 'Dearest'. Inner diameter 5.4cms. Weight 16gms.
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Purchasing information-
Overall condition good. There are scratches to the bangle in keeping with overall wear. There are more significant areas of tarnishing to the silver setting. The diamonds are bright, there are chips visible with magnification. Some settings may need to be secured. The rubies are fairly well matched, there are areas of abrasion to the facet edges and typical inclusions visible with magnification. The hinge and clasp is secure. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin.