Lot 163
A ruby, diamond and cultured pearl fly brooch. The split cultured pearl and baroque cultured...
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Lot 163
A ruby, diamond and cultured pearl fly brooch. The split cultured pearl and baroque cultured...
Lot 163
Lot Description
A ruby, diamond and cultured pearl fly brooch. The split cultured pearl and baroque cultured pearl body, to the rose-cut diamond wings, with circular-shape ruby eyes. Length 2.9cms. Weight 8.2gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition good to fair. The cultured pearls vary in colour, the baroque cultured pearl with a grey body colour and significant blisters to the nacre. The split pearl has a cream body colour and fairly smooth nacre. There are significant chips to the rose-cut diamonds and tarnishing to the settings. The rubies vary in colour, there are profuse inclusions to both, they have sink within the collet settings. Some settings may need to be secured. Stamped 750. The back pin and catch 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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