Thursday 14 May 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 476

Thursday 14 May 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 476

Lot 44

Lot 44

A late 19th century century silver and 9ct gold sapphire and diamond crescent brooch.

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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.

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<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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