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Jewellery 19/01/2017
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Lot 10

A late Victorian gold synthetic ruby and diamond double heart brooch, circa 1890.

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Condition Report

A late Victorian gold synthetic ruby and diamond double heart brooch, circa 1890. The interlinked circular-shape synthetic ruby and old-cut diamond hearts, with plain bar and circular-shape synthetic ruby terminals. Estimated total diamond weight 0.40ct. Length 3.2cms. Weight 3.6gms,

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  • Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
  • Some claw settings are heavily worn and damaged, from replacing stones.
  • Replacement gemstones.
  • Diamonds fairly well matched.
  • Diamonds fairly bright.

  • Chips and surface reaching inclusions visible to some diamonds.
  • Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.

  • Gas bubbles visible to some of the synthetic rubies with magnification.
  • Some surface abrasion visible to the synthetic rubies with magnification.
  • Metal link added to the reverse of the bar and visible soft solder.
  • With safety chain.
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