Thursday 19 July 2012 | 11:00 | Lots: 292

Thursday 19 July 2012 | 11:00 | Lots: 292

Lot 255

Lot 255

A diamond, ruby and sapphire bee brooch. Designed as a brilliant-cut diamond bee, with...

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Lot 255

Lot Description

A diamond, ruby and sapphire bee brooch. Designed as a brilliant-cut diamond bee, with circular-shape ruby and sapphire accents. Estimated total diamond weight 3.80cts. Length 5.4cms. Weight 13.1gms.

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Overall condition good. Surface scratches and small dents in keeping with general wear. Estimated total ruby weight 0.35ct,  medium pink with typical inclusions. One stone has a visible surface reaching fracture. Estimated total sapphire weight  1.10cts, medium blue with colour zoning. Diamonds bright and lively with scattered light inclusions, some stones with surface reaching fractures and minor surface abrasions. Individual size and setting prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. Unhallmarked.


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, of indeterminate origin. Please see important notices for purchases in our catalogue for coloured gemstones.

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