Lot 43
An Edwardian 9ct gold, blister pearl, demantoid garnet and diamond crescent brooch.
Description
Condition Report
An Edwardian 9ct gold diamond and gem-set crescent brooch. The graduated blister pearl line, with circular-shape demantoid garnet and single-cut diamond spacers. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. Length 6.8cms. Weight 8.4gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear and slight discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.
- Safety chain probably later, marked to safety chain with maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co.
- Possible replacement gems.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Demantoid garnets are a fairly well matched moderately vibrant yellowy green hue, few with small nicks and chips.
- Blister pearls are fairly well matched slightly yellowy cream hue, few slightly more yellow discoloured, with uneven surface, fair to good luster.
- Slight wear to some blister pearl surfaces.
- Stamped 9ct to reverse, engraved '1431'.
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