Lot 231
A diamond, ruby and opal pendant. Designed as a Maltese cross, the oval opal cabochon and...
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Lot 231
A diamond, ruby and opal pendant.
Lot 231
Lot Description
A diamond, ruby and opal pendant. Designed as a Maltese cross, the oval opal cabochon and rose-cut diamond cluster, with ruby, opal and old-cut diamond openwork surround, suspended from a similarly-set cluster surmount. Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.50ct. Length 7.5cms. Weight 25.6cms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/wear and small dents, slight discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Some gem replacements.
<li>Signs of repair and alterations.
<li>Surmount shows several evidence of repair. Soft solder can be seen.
<li>Slight to moderate small dents to the back of three opal mounts.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight, colour or clarity estimation.
<li>Two old-cut diamonds with a noticeable yellow tint.
<li>Diamonds have mostly small, few, scattered inclusions. One chipped.
<li>Opals are a well matched, translucent with good play of colour, ranging from red to green.
<li>Opals in good condition with some abrasion and small nicks.
<li>Rubies vary, most appear purplish red hue, variation in tone, saturation and level of inclusions.
<li>Rubies in good condition with some abrasion and minor nicks.
<li>Estimated dimensions of each opal approximately 11 by 8mms. Unable to assess depth due to setting.
<li>Width (at widest) 56mms.
<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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