A ruby and diamond crescent brooch. The vari-shape ruby and old-cut diamond crescent lines, with...

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

<li> Rubies vary in shape and appearance. <p>

<li> Rubies range from bright to dark and slightly pale, pinkish and purplish red, some patchy and some even in saturation, with fair to strong saturation and good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li> Diamonds mostly well matched for colour and clarity, variation in outline shape. <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> Diamonds in mostly good condition with minor abrasions, a few show small nicks and chips, one has a fairly large chip.<p>

<li> Rubies in mostly good condition with minor abrasions, a few show more significant abrasion  and others have small nicks and chips, one has a fairly large chip to the edge.<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>