Lot 178
An early 20th century opal and diamond brooch. Designed as a stylised flower, the oval opal...
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Lot 178
An early 20th century opal and diamond brooch. Designed as a stylised flower, the oval opal...
Lot 178
Lot Description
An early 20th century opal and diamond brooch. Designed as a stylised flower, the oval opal cabochon and old-cut diamond cluster, with circular opal cabochon collet and old-cut diamond openwork petal surrounds. Estimated total diamond weight 1.20cts. Length 3.4cms. Weight 8.5cms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Brooch fittings and pin replacement. Soft solder can be seen.
<li>Soft solder can be seen to back of the brooch.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Diamonds have mostly small, light and dark scattered inclusions, some surface reaching.
<li>Two diamonds with small chips.
<li>Opals with light body colour and good play-of-colour, evenly spread throughout the stones, predominantly orange and green hues.
<li>Opals in good condition.
<li>Estimated dimensions of oval opal cabochon 10.5 by 8 by 3.9mms.
<li>Estimated dimensions of circular opal cabochons 4 by 1.8mms.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Width (at widest) 31mms.
<li>With safety chain.
<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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