Lot 542
A late 19th century gold diamond and ruby bar brooch. The old-cut diamond marquise-shape panel,...
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Lot 542
A late 19th century gold diamond and ruby bar brooch. The old-cut diamond marquise-shape panel,...
Lot 542
Lot Description
A late 19th century gold diamond and ruby bar brooch. The old-cut diamond marquise-shape panel, with alternating oval-shape ruby and old-cut diamond line sides, to the knife-edge bar. The largest ruby terminal has a verbal opinion from The Gemmological Certification Services, stating the ruby is Thailand and has no indication of heat treatment. Estimated total diamond weight 3cts, H-J colour, SI2-P1 clarity. Length 6.8cms. Weight 8gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Surface scratches and small areas of discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Small areas of repair, possibly replacement stones to the marquise-shape panel.
<li>The rubies range in orangey to purplish-red hues, well saturated, with light surface scratches and nibbles to the facet edges.
<li>The diamonds are drawing a slight yellow hue, some with small chips and nibbles near the girdles.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones.
<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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