Lot 452
A Georgian diamond, ruby and pearl brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A Georgian diamond, ruby and pearl brooch. Of openwork design, the replacement baroque pearl, suspended from a rose-cut diamond vase issuing a rose-cut diamond and circular-shape ruby floral spray. AF. Length 6.1cms. Total weight 10.6gms. Pearl untested.
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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.
- Alterations and repairs. Replacement gems. Later brooch fittings.
- Two of the smaller diamonds deficient.
- Diamonds appear mostly well matched.
- The diamond comprising the 'vase' is foil backed and appears moderately tinted.
- Smaller diamonds with some rough areas and small chips.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Rubies are a well matched moderately purplish red hue. One appears eye clean and may be synthetic, untested.
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