Lot 358
A gem-set bird brooch. The circular-shape sapphire and tapered baguette-cut pink sapphire body,...
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Lot 358
A gem-set bird brooch. The circular-shape sapphire and tapered baguette-cut pink sapphire body,...
Lot 358
Lot Description
A gem-set bird brooch. The circular-shape sapphire and tapered baguette-cut pink sapphire body, to the brilliant and single-cut diamond head and tail feathers, atop a baguette-cut diamond channel-set perch. Estimated total diamond weight 2cts. Length 7.3cms. Weight 17gms.
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Condition Report
Overall condition good. Some surface wear in keeping with general wear. The reverse has a slightly matt appearance with surface scratches. Some possible replacement stones. Green staining to the catch. Blue sapphires differ slightly in hue. Pink sapphires pale to medium pink. Fairly good clarity with typical inclusions, to include colour zoning. Blue and pink sapphires generally in good condition with minor abrasion and nibbles, one pink sapphire has a large nibble. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Diamonds bright and fairly well matched. Individual size prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. Clarity varies, some with minor inclusions, some with scattered inclusions and a few with large inclusions. Diamonds in good condition with minor abrasion. Brooch fitting in good working order.
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