Lot 307
A diamond and gem-set bee brooch. The sapphire and orange fire opal body, with diamond point and...
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Lot 307
A diamond and gem-set bee brooch. The sapphire and orange fire opal body, with diamond point and...
Lot 307
Lot Description
A diamond and gem-set bee brooch. The sapphire and orange fire opal body, with diamond point and ruby head, to the diamond point wings. Length 3.3cms. Weight 5.1gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>One of the wing tiips has broken off and has been lead soldered back together.
<li>Replacement base metal fittings, discolouration.
<li>Some gems replacements.
<li>Diamonds moderately bright and well matched.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. <p>
<li>The sapphire is a deep medium blue hue, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions. The fire opal is a light medium orange hue.<p>
<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>‘The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.<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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