Lot 44
A late 19th century century silver and 9ct gold sapphire and diamond crescent brooch. Designed...
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Lot 44
A late 19th century century silver and 9ct gold sapphire and diamond crescent brooch. Designed...
Lot 44
Lot Description
A late 19th century century silver and 9ct gold sapphire and diamond crescent brooch. Designed as a series of graduated oval-shape sapphires, with old-cut diamond detail. Estimated total diamond weight 0.35ct. Length 2.8cms. Weight 7.1gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Some gemstones appear off streight within the setting and may need to be secured.
<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.
<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>
<li>There are chips to several diamonds visible with magnification, the diamonds appear quite grey with fairly significant inclusions visible with the unaided eye.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Sapphires medium blue, fairly well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions visible with magnification.<p>
<li>There is more significant abrasion to one of the smaller sapphires, slight abrasion to oither sapphires.<p>
<li>With safety chain.<p>
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>
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