Lot 25
A late Victorian diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. With circular-shape sapphire body and ruby eyes, the rose-cut diamond wings with oval opal cabochon and ruby accents. Length 2.6cms. Total weight 10gms.
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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.
- Gems vary in hue, tone and saturation, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.
- Diamonds are in overall poor condition, with chips to girdle and some facet edges
- Diamond fairly well matched.
- Diamonds fairly bright.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
- Width 4cms
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