Lot 2
A late Victorian gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880. Of marquise-shape outline, the oval-shape sapphire and old-cut diamond sides, with similarly-cut diamond surround and scrolling shoulders. Estimated total diamond weight 1.50cts. Ring size N. Weight 4.6gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Possible replacement gems.
- Some settings are heavily worn and may need to be secured.
- Some areas of dark discolouration visible to the inside of the band and settings
- Diamonds fairly well matched.
- Scattered light and dark inclusions to the diamonds some visible with the unaided eye, there are several surface reaching inclusions which appear as chips.
- The durability of some diamonds is possibly impaired.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Sapphire medium blue, moderate saturation of colour, with fairly good clarity and angular zoning and typical inclusions.
- Stone in good condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
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