Lot 549
A late 19th century gold ruby, diamond and pearl spray pendant. The cushion-shape ruby, with...
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Lot 549
A late 19th century gold ruby, diamond and pearl spray pendant. The cushion-shape ruby, with...
Lot 549
Lot Description
A late 19th century gold ruby, diamond and pearl spray pendant. The cushion-shape ruby, with scattered pearl, oval-shape ruby and old-cut diamond ray surround, to the knife edge bars. Estimated total diamond weight 0.30ct. Length 3.4cms. Weight 6gms.
Export issue: Yes
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>Two rays are deficient. Appear to have broken away.
<li>Soft solder repairs to reverse.
<li>Two cultured pearl replacements. These are fairly noticeable.
<li>Original pearls untested for natural origin.
<li>Diamond fairly well matched.
<li>Significant inclusions affect the passage of light through the stones.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Rubies medium red or orange red body colour, well saturated, with moderate to fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<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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