Thursday 7 December 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 362

Thursday 7 December 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 362

Lot 14

Lot 14

A diamond and gem-set insect brooch.

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Lot 14

Lot Description

A diamond and gem-set bee brooch. The oval-shape tsavorite garnet and circular-shape ruby body, with rose-cut diamond wings and red gem eyes. Length 2.7cms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

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

<li>Weight 3.1gms.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Diamonds bright.<p>

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.

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

<li>Tsavorite garnet a medium slightly bluish, yellowish green hue, with good clarity.

<li>Tsavorite garnet in good condition, with minor nibbles to girdle and facet edges.

<li>Ruby a medium red hue, with good clarity and typical inclusions.

<li>Ruby in fair condition, with surface reaching fracture, and minor nibbles to girdle and facet edges.

<li>Purplish-red gemstones too small to accurately identify.

<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>

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