Lot 240
A diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. With oval-shape peridot and old-cut diamond body, to the...
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Lot 240
A diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. With oval-shape peridot and old-cut diamond body, to the...
Lot 240
Lot Description
A diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. With oval-shape peridot and old-cut diamond body, to the fancy-shape smoky quartz and brilliant-cut diamond wings, the whole 'en tremblant'. Estimated total diamond weight 2.50cts, principal diamonds estimated H-I colour, SI1-P1 clarity. Length 4.3cms. Weight 19gms.
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Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Some possible gem replacements.
<li>Possible replacement brooch fittings.
<li>Shows evidence of repair/alteration to reverse, with solder marks.
<li>Several diamonds with small nicks.
<li>Diamonds well matched and bright.<p>
<li>Principal diamonds assessed within the limitations of the setting, grades may differ.
<li>Principal diamond estimated total weight 0.30ct.
<li>Individual size and setting of non-principal diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
<li>Diamonds appear clean, with few minor inclusions noticeable under 10x magnification. One principal diamond and an eye visible feather inclusion to the table.
<li>Smoky quartzes are a fairly well matched, with some drawing more of a yellow hue than the others.
<li>Smoky quartzes in good condition.<p>
<li>Estimated dimensions of a smoky quartz 16.8 by 10.5 by 6.2mms.
<li>Peridot is a medium, yellowish green hue.
<li>Peridot in good condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
<li>Estimated dimensions of peridot 7 by 5.5mms. Unable to assess depth due to setting.<p>
<li>Emeralds are a well matched, deep medium, bluish green hue. Fairly profuse inclusions, many surface reaching.
<li>Emeralds in good condition.<p>
<li>Width (at widest) 49mms.
<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
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