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Jewellery 03/08/2017
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Lot 232

Two early 20th century gold gem-set bar brooches.

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Condition Report

Two early 20th century gold gem-set bar brooches. The first designed as a circular-shape sapphire and old-cut diamond diamond line with asymmetric sides, the second designed as a pear-shape opal cabochon terminal to the plain bar. Lengths 6.2 and 7.2cms. Weight 6.7gms.

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  • Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.

  • One has a base metal replacement pin.

  • Sapphire medium blue, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.

  • Diamonds well matched.

  • Diamonds bright.

  • Diamonds show light and dark coloured inclusions that can be seen easily under magnification.

  • Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.

  • Opal with dark body colour, and good play of colour, showing a range of hues including greens, blues, oranges and reds.

  • Stones in good to fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.

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