Lot 160
A late 19th century gold diamond and split pearl dress ring. The old-cut diamond, to the split...
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Lot 160
A late 19th century gold diamond and split pearl dress ring. The old-cut diamond, to the split...
Lot 160
Lot Description
A late 19th century gold diamond and split pearl dress ring. The old-cut diamond, to the split pearl shoulders, scrolling gallery and plain band. Principal diamond estimated weight 0.40ct, J-K colour, SI2-P1 clarity. Weight 3.5gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition good. There are scratches to the ring in keeping with overall wear. Dimensions of central diamond 5 by 4.4 by 3.05mms, there is a black inclusion beneath the table facet just visible with the unaided eye. One split pearl has more of a yellow body colour, the other of a more cream to white. There are areas of visible concentric banding and a possible areas of damage to the nacre. The rose-cut diamonds are bright, individual size and/or setting prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment.
Some of the settings appear quite loose and would need to be secured. Ring size L.
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