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Antique & Modern Jewellery 07/12/2017
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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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