Lot 490
A selection of four late 19th to early 20th century gem-set rings.
Description
Condition Report
A selection of four late 19th to early 20th century gem-set rings. To include a 9ct gold and silver turquoise cluster ring, an emerald and opal quatrefoil ring, an 18ct gold old-cut diamond and circular-shape sapphire two-stone ring and a further 18ct gold ring. Three turquoise deficient. Total weight 7.9gms.
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Purchasing information-
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear and discolouration in keeping with age. Second with two replacement opals, evidence of resizing, repair to the shoulders, scratches to inner band. Evidence of resizing to third, wear to the white metal surface. Turquoise varies in hue, green to bluish-green, some possible replacements. Two opals are more abraded. Emerald pale green. Rubies too small to assess natural or synthetic origin, principal is a replacement. Gemstones in fair condition with some abrasion and nicks, some chipped. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Estimated old-cut diamond weight 0.07ct. Slight yellow hue, large scattered inclusions, good condition with minor abrasion. Rose-cut diamonds in fair condition with significant abrasion and chips. Individual size prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. Ring sizes P1/2 to K. First stamped 9ct & Sil. Third and fourth stamped 18ct.