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Lot 77

Lot 77

An early 20th century gold diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch.

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Lot 77

Lot Description

An early 20th century gold diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. The diamond point wings with pear-shape emerald, oval-shape ruby and oval sapphire cabochon highlights, to the pearl and old-cut diamond body. Length 3.4cms. Weight 5.6gms.

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition good to fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Later safety chain and fittings, possibly converted.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Old-cut diamond estimated weight under 0.15ct.<p>

<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Principal diamond with small chip to the upper facets.

<li>Emeralds are a fairly well matched deep medium slightly bluish green hue. Rubies are a fairly well matched deep medium slightly purplish red hue.

<li>One of the sapphires shows faint asterism under strong light.<p>

<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>

<li>Pearl untested for natural origin.

<li>The pearl is semi-baroque with varying lustre and typical small surface blemishes.

<li>Approximate dimensions of pearl: 7.7, by 6, by 5.2mms.




<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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