Lot 8
A tourmaline, demantoid garnet and diamond brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A gem-set brooch. The early 20th century cushion-shape pink tourmaline with demantoid garnet and circular-shape diamond quatrefoil surround, suspended from a later 9ct gold bow. Estimated dimensions of tourmaline 12.5 by 9.3 by 6.4mms. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1966. Length 4.5cms. Weight 4.6gms.
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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.
- Tourmaline slightly purplish-pink, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions many of which can be seen with the naked-eye.
- Demantoid bright medium green, well saturated, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Diamond fairly well matched.
- Diamonds bright.
- Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.
- 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.
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