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Antique & Modern Jewellery 08/12/2016
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Lot 22

A gem and enamel bee brooch.

Description

Condition Report

An early 20th century gold and silver diamond and multi-gem bee brooch. The black enamel and textured thorax, to the circular-shape textured body, with diamond point wings and textured legs. French assay marks. Length 3.1cms. Weight 6.8gms.

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Purchasing information
  • The lot is in fair overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear.
  • Small losses to the black enamel.

  • At least one of the wings has been re-attached, soft solder visible.

  • garnet is a purplish red, with moderate clarity,

  • The diamonds appear relatively bright and well matched, estimated total diamond spread weight 0.10ct, which is no indication of the total diamond weight.

  • Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. ~

  • Ruby eyes fairly bright red, moderate clarity.Q
  • Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers 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. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.

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