A late Victorian cushion-shape ruby and old-cut diamond crescent brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian cushion-shape ruby and old-cut diamond crescent brooch. Ruby total calculated weight estimated 4.25cts, based on estimated dimensions. Estimated total diamond weight 0.35ct. Diameter 2.8cms. 5.9gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good.
- Replacement fittings.
- Diamonds well matched. Minor to moderate inclusions.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Rubies are fairly well matched, most with a deep red to medium deep red, fairly vibrant. Moderate to profuse inclusions under 10x.
- The smallest two rubies at each terminal are a lighter pinkish red hue.
- The smallest three rubies to each end were not calculated due to the setting restrictions.
- The individual ruby calculated weights range from 0.73ct (estimated 5.3 by 4.9 by 3mms) to 0.28ct (3.7 by 3.6 by 2.3mms estimated).
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
- For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk