A moonstone, ruby and paste insect brooch. The oval and round moonstone cabochon body to the...

Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface wear in keeping with general wear. Moonstones well matched for colour, bluish silvery-white. Good clarity with typical inclusions. Fair condition with some abrasion. One of the red-gems is a ruby, the other possibly a paste replacement. Colour of the two red-gems varies slightly. The ruby is pinkish-red with typical inclusions, the paste replacement is medium red. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers at the front of our catalogue for coloured gemstones. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such items into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. Brooch clasp in good working order. Unhallmarked. Weight 4.3gms.