Lot 233
A late Victorian gold and silver Sri Lankan sapphire, diamond and enamel brooch. The...
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Lot 233
A late Victorian gold and silver Sri Lankan sapphire, diamond and...
Lot 233
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold and silver Sri Lankan sapphire, diamond and enamel brooch. The rectangular-shape sapphire collet, with rose-cut diamond surround, to the rose-cut diamond and red enamel border. Verbal from GCS, stating Sri Lanka, no heat. Estimated dimensions of sapphire 11.2 by 7.9 by 3.5mms. Length 2.8cms. Weight 9.8gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Possibly adapted from a previous piece, soft solder visible to reverse.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate carat weight, colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Diamonds with small inclusions.
<li>Sapphire is a medium blue, fairly well saturated, with good clarity, colour zoning and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Sapphire is in good to fair condition with some surface abrasions, few nibbles to girdle and a scratch extending across the table facet.<p>
<li>Enamel is in good condition, few small nicks.
<li>Has been re-enameled.
<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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