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Lot 240

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

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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<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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