Lot 142
A late 19th/early 20th century diamond, ruby and split pearl brooch of domed circular design,...
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Lot 142
A late 19th/early 20th century diamond, ruby and split pearl brooch of domed circular design,...
Lot 142
Lot Description
A late 19th/early 20th century diamond, ruby and split pearl brooch of domed circular design, the central old European cut diamond within a ruby surround with two further tiers of split pearls interspaced by diamond points. Estimated central diamond weight 0.30cts. Diameter of brooch 1.9cms. Weight 5.16gms. Piece changed into a brooch at a later date.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall fair to good condition with noticeable surface scratches to the back and minor nicks in keeping with general wear and the age of the piece. There is soft solder to the edge of the brooch around the frame of the brooch section, suggesting it was changed to a brooch later, but still having an age to it. Most of the split pearls show blisters and pitting, they are fairly well matched. There is abrasion to the table facet edges of most of the rubies. There is a surface reaching fracture to the crown facet of the diamond, but it is bright and clean. The settings to all stones may need attention. Pin and clasp is in good working order.
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