Lot 261
A continental mid 20th century gold and silver diamond butterfly brooch. The old-cut diamond...
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Lot 261
A continental mid 20th century gold and silver diamond butterfly brooch. The old-cut diamond...
Lot 261
Lot Description
A continental mid 20th century gold and silver diamond butterfly brooch. The old-cut diamond body, with similarly-cut diamond wings and circular ruby cabochon eyes. Estimated total diamond weight 5.75ct. Length 5.3cms. Weight 10.9gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition good. There are scratches to the brooch in keeping with overall wear. The edges of the brooch are quite sharp. There are inclusions to the rubies visible with magnification. The diamonds are bright , a couple of the diamonds are chipped, this is visible with magnification, individual size and/or setting prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment.
The back pin and catch is secure. Some of the settings may need to be secured. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in 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.
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