MELLERIO - a late 19th century diamond and ruby brooch. The central panel depicting Saint James...

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

<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.<p>

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

<li>Rubies medium pinkish-red, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<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>