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Lot 251

Lot 251

A late Victorian silver and gold garnet and diamond brooch.

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Lot 251

Lot Description

A late Victorian silver and gold garnet and diamond brooch. The heart-shape garnet cabochon locket, enclosing a lock of hair, with rose-cut diamond surround, suspended from a silver similarly-cut diamond bow surmount. Length 3.1cms. Weight 8.1gms.

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<li>Overall condition good to fair. Some surface scratches/wear and small dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Glue can be seen to one diamond.

<li>Some possible gem replacement.

<li>Diamonds well matched and bright.<p>

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

<li>Diamonds appear clean with few minor inclusions noticeable under 10x magnification.

<li>One diamonds appear to have a yellow tint due to the glue.

<li>Garnet is a slightly purplish red hue, well saturated, with good clarity.

<li>Garnet in good condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the surface.<p>

<li>Estimated dimensions of garnet 14 by 13.2mms. Unable to assess depth due to setting.

<li>Glazed panel in fair condition with stripe marks, appears cloudy.   

<li>Frame around the glazed panel with jagged edge.

<li>Stamped sil to surmount.

<li>Width (at widest) mms.

<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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