CARTIER - a mid 20th century 18ct gold platinum sapphire and diamond turtle brooch. With...

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

<li>Some possible gem replacements.

<li>Some claws show evidence of re-working.

<li>Replacement fittings, with minor pitting and solder marks.

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

<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.

<li>Sapphires are a fairly well matched, medium deep, violetish blue hue. Some with slight variation in tone and saturation.

<li>Sapphires in good condition with small nicks.<p>

<li>Estimated dimensions of a sapphire 2.7mms. Unable to assess depth due to setting.

<li>Number to reverse of one flipper indistinct, ends in 5.

<li>Width (at widest) 2.7mms.

<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