A mid Victorian 18ct gold, ruby and diamond bangle, circa 1870.
Description
Condition Report
A mid Victorian 18ct gold, ruby and diamond bangle, circa 1870. Of openwork design, the cushion-shape ruby and diamond point anchor, entangled within a rope-twist strand, to the articulated bangle with further rope-twist highlights. French assay marks. Inner diameter 5.7cms. Weight 35.4gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Damage to the clasp fittings.
- The clasp is difficult to open fully, it catches in places.
- General moderate small dents to the hollow sections.
- File scuff and associated slight discolouration.
- General discolouration toward the anchor.
- Some possible replacement gems.
- Diamonds fairly bright and well matched.
- Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Rubies are a fairly well matched fairly purplish red hue. Variation in tone and saturation.
- Typical inclusions, some surface reaching.
- Length of anchor 3.9cms.
- Width of bangle 1.3cms.
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