Lot 498
A mid 20th century opal, diamond and ruby angel fish brooch. The lozenge-shape opal, with...
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Lot 498
A mid 20th century opal, diamond and ruby angel fish brooch. The lozenge-shape opal, with...
Lot 498
Lot Description
A mid 20th century opal, diamond and ruby angel fish brooch. The lozenge-shape opal, with circular-shape ruby collet eye, within a single-cut diamond surround, to the textured fins. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. Length 5cms. Weight 8.4gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. There are some areas of significant tarnishing to the reverse in places and some more indented scratches.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>The opal has a pale grey body colour, displaying orange, pink blues and greens. There are some flat patches of colour in places.
<li>There are some areas of abrasion to the edging of the opal visible with magnification.
<li>There is grey stone to the back of the opal.
<li>The ruby is medium red with a good saturation of colour.
<li>Stamped 18ct.
<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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