Lot 58
An 18ct gold opal and diamond novelty brooch, and an 18ct gold gem-set cluster ring.
Description
Condition Report
An 18ct gold opal and diamond novelty brooch, and an 18ct gold gem-set cluster ring. The brooch designed as a pair of sunglasses with oval opal cabochon lenses and brilliant-cut diamond bridge, the ring designed as a circular-shape garnet and single-cut diamond cluster. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. Hallmarks for Sheffield, 1993 and London, 1964. Length of brooch 7cms. Ring size M1/2. Weight 18.5gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- The opal cabochon are slightly loose in the sunglasses mount.
- The opal brooch pin is in good working order and fastens correctly.
- The garnet ring is in good condition with minor surface scratches and only minor dents to the band.
- Diamonds fairly well matched.
- Diamonds fairly bright.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Opals with good play of colour, showing flashes in a range of hues, with surface scratches.
- Opals are in a fair condition with noticeable damage to the opal cabochons.
- Opal estimated dimensions 25 by 20 by 6mms.
- Garnet is a dark red colour, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Garnet in good condition with minor surface abrasion.
- Opal brooch hallmarks for Sheffield, 1993.
- Garnet ring hallmarks for London, 1964.
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