A 1940s gold ruby and diamond feather brooch. The calibre-cut ruby quill, with single-cut...

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

<li>Some soft solder repair visible to the reverse.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Diamonds bright.<p>

<li>Chips to some diamonds visible with magnification.

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

<li>Ruby medium pinkish red, moderate saturation of colour, with fair clarity and typical inclusions visible with the unaided eye.<p>

<li>Stones in fair to poor condition with some abrasion and nibbles to the girdle and facet edges. Chips visible to some rubies.<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>