A mid Victorian pearl and diamond brooch. The semi-baroque pearl, suspended from a...

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

<li>The brooch fitting is a possible replacement, soft solder at visible at the join.

<li>Hinged surmount loop, surmount deficient.

<li>Drop possible replacement.

<li>The pearl drop has a replacement cap which has been re-attached with soft solder and the replacement cap has numerous deep scratches, stamped mark, possibly 9ct.

<li>Diamonds bright and fairly well matched, the pear-shape diamond appears more tinted than the old-cut diamonds.

<li>Principal diamonds estimated H-J colour, SI clarity.

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

<li>Small, relatively few, scattered dark inclusions. Some small girdle nicks.

<li>Pearls are off-round, one a slightly yellowish cream hue with good rose and green overtones, the other is a silvery white hue, both with good lustre.

<li>Please see report for details of the pearls.

<li>Minor abrasions to the pearls, one appears to have a small crack to one side.

<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>