Lot 100
A late 19th century gold and silver diamond mandolin brooch, circa 1890.
Description
Condition Report
A late 19th century gold and silver diamond mandolin brooch, circa 1890. The soundboard set throughout with rose-cut diamonds. Length 4.6cm. Weight 7gms. With fitted case.
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Purchasing information-
Overall condition good. Minor surface wear in keeping with general wear. The diamonds are bright, lively and well matched. Light nicks and chips can be seen to some. Fine feathers and fractures can be seen under magnification. Individual size and setting prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Due to the closed back settings and nature of the rose-cut it is not possible to calculate a total diamond weight. Based on the surface spread alone of the diamonds, they appear to occupy the same surface space as diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.70ct, however it is important to note that as it is not possible to gauge the depth of the stones, this estimated weight does not reflect the true weight of the diamonds in any way.