Lot 421
A Victorian cultured pearl, diamond and ruby star brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A Victorian gem-set brooch. The cultured pearl, to the vari-cut diamond and oval-shape ruby surrounds, with rose-cut diamond trefoil highlights. Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.40ct. Length 2.8cms. Weight 10.3gms. .
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Brooch has been altered from a larger period piece.
- Brooch pin is a replacement
- Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.
- Diamond fairly well matched.
- Diamonds fairly bright.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Ruby medium pinkish red, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
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