A late 19th century silver and 9ct gold diamond, opal and ruby dragonfly brooch. The old-cut...

The lot is in good overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. Replacement fittings, minor discolouration. The diamonds appear bright and well matched. Most individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. Smaller diamonds appear better clarity than the principal diamond which has scattered eye visible inclusions. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue and on our website for Coloured Gemstones. The opal to the head does not sit snugly within the mount, small chips and abrasion, likely significant chips and/or replacement gem. Ruby eyes possible replacements, wear to the mounts. Opals are predominantly well matched, one with significantly more green play of colour. One opal cracked to tail, appears stable. Minor-moderate abrasion.