Lot 14
A diamond and gem-set insect brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A diamond and gem-set bee brooch. The oval-shape tsavorite garnet and circular-shape ruby body, with rose-cut diamond wings and red gem eyes. Length 2.7cms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Surface scratches/ wear in keeping with general age and wear.
- Weight 3.1gms.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Diamonds bright.
- Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Tsavorite garnet a medium slightly bluish, yellowish green hue, with good clarity.
- Tsavorite garnet in good condition, with minor nibbles to girdle and facet edges.
- Ruby a medium red hue, with good clarity and typical inclusions.
- Ruby in fair condition, with surface reaching fracture, and minor nibbles to girdle and facet edges.
- Purplish-red gemstones too small to accurately identify.
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