Lot 53
A pair of early 20th century jade, seed pearl and diamond earrings. Each designed as a...
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Lot 53
A pair of early 20th century jade, seed pearl and diamond earrings. Each designed as a...
Lot 53
Lot Description
A pair of early 20th century jade, seed pearl and diamond earrings. Each designed as a pear-shape purple jadeite drop, suspended from a brown seed pearl and diamond point foliate line. Length 4.2cms. Weight 5.8gms. With associated case.
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. File marks and nicks to the back of the mounts and the hook fittings. Hook fittings for pierced ears. The diamonds appear bright and well matched, estimated total diamond spread weight 0.06ct, which is no indication of the total diamond weight. 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. Seed pearls untested for natural origin. Seed pearls untested for natural colour origin. The seed pearls are an uneven brownish purple hue. Discolouration to the seed pearl mounts, glue and 'cement' visible. Jadeite untested for natural colour origin. The jadeite is a slightly mottled blue through medium deep purple hue. The jadeite shows a high polish with moderate 'orange peel' effect. Dimensions of jadeite drops 11mms by 7.9mms wide and 11.3mms by 8mms wide.
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