Lot 550
A Holbeinesque gold diamond, gem and enamel pendant. The oval opal cabochon and foil-back...
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Lot 550
A Holbeinesque gold diamond, gem and enamel pendant. The oval opal cabochon and foil-back...
Lot 550
Lot Description
A Holbeinesque gold diamond, gem and enamel pendant. The oval opal cabochon and foil-back cushion-shape rubies, within a blue enamel, oval opal cabochon and old-cut diamond surround, suspending a similarly designed drop, to the cushion-shape ruby and blue and green enamel trefoil surmount. Estimated total diamond weight 0.50ct. Length of pendant 6.5cms. Length of chain 40cms. Weight 21.2gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Replacement gemstones and diamonds.
<li>Parts of the pendant have been re enamelled, specifically the blue surround and drop.
<li>Some cracks and chips visible to the blue enamel of the drop.
<li>Areas of abrasion and small chips visible to the red and green enamel surmount and adjoining link.
<li>DiamondS fairly well matched.
<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>
<li>Some fairly significant chips visible to some diamonds with magnification.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Rubies well matched, with some typical inclusions, surface abrasion to the facet edges visible with magnification.
<li>Opals fairly well matched, some surface scratches visible with magnification.
<li>Some dents visible to the links of the chain.
<li>Replacement later clasp and joining links.
<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>
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