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Lot 170

Lot 170

A pair of early 19th century Continental  gold, Colombian emerald and diamond earrings. Each...

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Lot 170

Lot Description

A pair of early 19th century Continental  gold, Colombian emerald and diamond earrings. Each designed as a giardinetti, the drilled emerald pear-shape bead, with rose-cut diamond cap and floral surmount. Length 3.3cms. Weight 13.1gms.

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


<li>One hook fitting appears replacement base metal.


<li>One diamond deficient.

<li>Diamonds are foil back and appear fairly well matched.

<li>Foil backs show deterioration appearing somewhat yellow and/or whitish.


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


<li>Emeralds are a well matched deep medium slightly bluish green hue. Profuse inclusions, some surface reaching. One emerald has a small surface cavity.

<li>Some of the surface reaching inclusions appear yellowish.

<li>Emeralds with significant abrasions.

<li>Approximate dimensions of emeeralds 12.5 by 10.2 by 7mms and 12.7 by 9.8 by 7.2mms

<li>Hinged hook fittings for pierced ears.

<li>Length stated does not include the hook fittings, total length 4 to 4.2cms.



<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 Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk<p>



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