A pair of early 20th century 9ct gold opal and demantoid garnet foliate earrings.
Description
Condition Report
A pair of early 20th century 9ct gold opal and demantoid garnet foliate earrings. Each designed as an oval opal cabochon trefoil, with circular-shape demantoid garnet stem, suspended from a similarly-set spacer and surmount. Length 3.6cms. Weight 3.3gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
- Opals are a well matched, with a whitish body colour and good play-of-colour, displaying a range of hues.
- Demantoid garnets are a well vibrant, medium slightly yellowish green hue, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.
- Stones generally in good condition with some abrasions, one opal and one demantoid garnet with minor chip.
- Stamped 9ct to screw-backs.
- With screw-back fittings for non-pierced ears.
- Fittings possibly replacements.
- Small file mark and slight acid discolouration to reverse of one earring.
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