Lot 14
A pair of early 20th century 9ct gold opal and demantoid garnet foliate earrings. Each designed...
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Lot 14
A pair of early 20th century 9ct gold opal and demantoid garnet foliate earrings.
Lot 14
Lot Description
A pair of early 20th century 9ct gold opal and demantoid garnet foliate earrings. Each designed as an oval opal cabochon trefoil, with circular-shape demantoid garnet stem, suspended from a similarly-set spacer and surmount. Length 3.6cms. Weight 3.3gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Opals are a well matched, with a whitish body colour and good play-of-colour, displaying a range of hues.<p>
<li>Demantoid garnets are a well vibrant, medium slightly yellowish green hue, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.
<li>Stones generally in good condition with some abrasions, one opal and one demantoid garnet with minor chip.<p>
<li>Stamped 9ct to screw-backs.
<li>With screw-back fittings for non-pierced ears.
<li>Fittings possibly replacements.
<li>Small file mark and slight acid discolouration to reverse of one earring.
<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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