Lot 39
A topaz and ruby brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A topaz and ruby brooch. The cushion-shape blue topaz, within a square-shape ruby surround. Estimated dimensions of topaz 14.4 by 14.2 by 10.3mms. Length 1.7cms. Weight 5.5gms.
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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.
- Four rubies chipped, one fractured.
- Evidence of repair visible to mount.
- Topaz pale blue, poorly saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.
- Topaz with some scratches and chips to facet edges fairly easily visible to the naked eye.
- Rubies medium to dark pinkish red hue, well saturated, with typical inclusions.
- Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
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