Lot 2
A late Victorian gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880. Of marquise-shape outline,...
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Lot 2
A late Victorian gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880. Of marquise-shape outline,...
Lot 2
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1880. Of marquise-shape outline, the oval-shape sapphire and old-cut diamond sides, with similarly-cut diamond surround and scrolling shoulders. Estimated total diamond weight 1.50cts. Ring size N. Weight 4.6gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Possible replacement gems.
<li>Some settings are heavily worn and may need to be secured.
<li>Some areas of dark discolouration visible to the inside of the band and settings
<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.
<li>Scattered light and dark inclusions to the diamonds some visible with the unaided eye, there are several surface reaching inclusions which appear as chips.
<li>The durability of some diamonds is possibly impaired.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Sapphire medium blue, moderate saturation of colour, with fairly good clarity and angular zoning and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Stone in good condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<p>
<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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