Lot 48
A pair of late Victorian gold coral and diamond earrings. Each designed as a pear-shape coral...
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Lot 48
A pair of late Victorian gold coral and diamond earrings. Each designed as a pear-shape coral...
Lot 48
Lot Description
A pair of late Victorian gold coral and diamond earrings. Each designed as a pear-shape coral drop, with rose-cut diamond foliate cap, suspended from an old-cut diamond spacer and oval coral bead surmount. Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.50ct, H-I colour, SI clarity. Length 4.4cms. Weight 10gms. Coral untested.
360: Yes
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Replacement fittings.
<li>Possible further alterations.
<li>Diamonds bright and well matched.
<li>Old-cut diamonds with light and dark, scattered inclusions.
<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Coral untested for natural colour origin.
<li>Coral is a well matched slightly mottled orangey pink hue, typical small polyp holes, some growth zoning, white discolouration/dirt.
<li>One of the coral drops possibly chipped under the mount.
<li>Glue visible to some settings.
<li>Screw fittings for non-pierecd ears.
<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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