Lot 17
A late Victorian gold, ruby and diamond heart pendant. The central cushion-shape ruby, with...
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Lot 17
A late Victorian gold, ruby and diamond heart pendant.
Lot 17
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold, ruby and diamond heart pendant. The central cushion-shape ruby, with old-cut diamond surrounds and later 9ct gold surmount. Estimated total diamond weight 3cts. Surmount with later hallmarks for Birmingham. Length 3cms. Total weight 7gms.
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>Surmount and some of the bar fittings to the reverse are later, the bar fittings have mostly become unattached.
<li>The piece has been recently white-metal plated.
<li>One side of the mount has clasp fittings, possible alteration.
<li>Diamonds bright and well matched.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Few diamonds with small chips, few with surface reaching inclusions.
<li>Generally estimated H-J colour, SI clarity, some P1 clarity.
<li>Ruby is a deep medium slightly purplish red hue, slight window effect. Angular silk inclusions visible.
<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>
<li>Pendant mount has later 9ct gold hallmarks for Birmingham.
<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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