Lot 86
An early 20th century silver and gold, pearl and diamond brooch. Of openwork design, the pearl,...
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Lot 86
An early 20th century silver and gold, pearl and diamond brooch.
Lot 86
Lot Description
An early 20th century silver and gold, pearl and diamond brooch. Of openwork design, the pearl, with old-cut diamond and pearl foliate surround, suspended from a similarly-set surmount. Estimated total diamond weight 0.50ct. Length 4.1cms. Weight 7.4gms. Pearls untested.
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 possibly unoriginal to brooch.
<li>Surmount set with rose-cut diamonds.
<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate weight estimation and colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Old-cut diamonds well matched.
<li>Old-cut diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of old-cut diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Old-cut diamonds with some small dark and light inclusions under 10x magnification.
<li>Pearls untested for natural origin.
<li>Pearls are a creamy white to slightly discoloured yellowish white colour, with rose and greenish overtones.
<li>Estimated diameter 6.8 to 4.1mms.
<li>Central pearl with drill hole. One pearl accent possible composite.<p>
<li>Diameter of brooch (without surmount) 2.9cms.
<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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