A late Victorian silver and gold, diamond and gem-set scarab brooch. The replacement red paste...

<li> Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. <p>

<li> Red paste dark brownish-red, well saturated, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions. <p>

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

<li> Diamonds well matched. <p>

<li> Diamonds 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> Stones in mostly good condition with minor abrasions, some rose-cut diamonds have fairly obvious chips visible under magnification. <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 Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk <p>