Thursday 11 February 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 457

Thursday 11 February 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 457

Lot 70

Lot 70

A late 19th century silver and gold, tourmaline and diamond brooch. The cushion-shape...

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Lot 70

Lot Description

A late 19th century silver and gold, tourmaline and diamond brooch. The cushion-shape pinkish-red tourmaline collet, within an old and rose-cut diamond scrolling foliate surround. Estimated total diamond weight 0.90ct. Principal diamond estimated I-J colour, P1 clarity. Length 3.5cms. Weight 9.5gms.

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<li>Overall condition fair to good. Surface scratches in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Localised scratches and discolouration to the sides of the mount.

<li>There is a hairline crack to the back of the mount, at the bottom by the central diamond.

<li>The tourmaline is well saturated, with light surface scratches and moderate abrasion to the facet edges.

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

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

<li>The diamonds are fairly bright.


<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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