Lot 79
A late Victorian 15ct gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch, circa 1880. Designed as a seed...
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Lot 79
A late Victorian 15ct gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch, circa 1880. Designed as a seed...
Lot 79
Lot Description
A late Victorian 15ct gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch, circa 1880. Designed as a seed pearl, within a graduated oval-shape ruby and single-cut diamond crescent, to the knife-edge bar with oval-shape ruby terminals. Estimated total diamond weight 0.20ct. Length 4.6cms. Weight 6.8gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in good overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. Replacement clasp. Seed pearl untested for natural origin. The diamonds appear bright and well matched. Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue and on our website for Coloured Gemstones. The rubies are a well matched deep purplish red hue. Minor abrasion.
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