Thursday 14 April 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 567

Thursday 14 April 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 567

Lot 28

Lot 28

An early 20th century platinum, diamond and seed pearl brooch. Of openwork design, the old-cut...

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Lot 28

Lot Description

An early 20th century platinum, diamond and seed pearl brooch. Of openwork design, the old-cut diamond collet, within a rose-cut diamond stylised floral lattice disc, to the seed pearl surround. Principal diamond estimated 0.40ct, I-J colour, VS clarity. Diameter 3.7cms. Total weight 8.2gms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

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

<li>The seed pearl surround is later, possible conversion.

<li>Fittings possibly later.

<li>Possible replacement gems.

<li>Soft solder and discolouration visible to the reverse.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

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

<li>Old-cut diamond with slight yellow tint, no obvious inclusions under 10x.

<li>Seed pearls untested for natural origin.

<li>The surround supporting the seed pearls is slightly dented.

<li>Seed pearls with some discoloured glue/cement visible.

<li>The seed pearls are  afairly well matched slightly yellowish cream hue.


<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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