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Jewellery 09/06/2016
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Lot 221

A mid 20th century multi-gem floral spray brooch.

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A mid 20th century multi-gem floral spray brooch. Designed as a series of jadeite, sapphire and cultured pearl flowers, pink spinel buds and jadeite leaves, gathered to a scrolling ribbon. Length 4.6cms. Weight 9.7gms. Jade untested.

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  • Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
  • Areas of dark discolouration to the detail in places.
  • Cultured pearls well matched and in good condition.
  • Jadeite varies in shade and quality.
  • Profuse inclusions to the spinel, easily visible with the unaided eye, some inclusions are surface reaching effecting the durability, there is a drill hole to both spinel.
  • Stamped 14k.
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