An early 20th century continental silver amethyst and diamond brooch. The oval-shape foil-back...

Overall condition fair. Minor surface wear in keeping with general wear. One diamond deficient. All settings will need attention. The amethyst is a possible replacement stone. Large inclusions are visible with the unaided eye. One diamond is deficient to the floral cluster. The diamonds are bright, lively and well matched. Light nicks and chips can be seen to some. Fine feathers and fractures can be seen under magnification. Individual size and setting prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Soft solder visible to reverse replacement fittings.

Due to the closed back settings and nature of the rose-cut it is not possible to calculate a total diamond weight. Based on the surface spread alone of the diamonds, they appear to occupy the same surface space as diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.35ct, however it is important to note that as it is not possible to gauge the depth of the stones, this estimated weight does not reflect the true weight of the diamonds in any way.