Thursday 25 April 2019 | 10:00 | Lots: 483

Thursday 25 April 2019 | 10:00 | Lots: 483

Lot 27

Lot 27

A late 19th century gold and silver turquoise and diamond pendant.

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Lot 27

Lot Description

A late 19th century gold and silver turquoise and diamond pendant. Of openwork design, comprising a cultured pearl, within an old and rose-cut diamond and circular turquoise cabochon surround, to the similarly-set surmount. Surmount with French assay marks. Length 3.8cms. Total weight 8.1gms.

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

<li>Pendant shows evidence of alteration, surmount is not original to the piece, the main pendant has been adapted from a clasp / jewellery component, with soft solder visible.


<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.

<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>


<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate carat weight, colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Turquoise are fairly matched medium greenish-blue hue, some with small scratches and abrasions.<p>

<li>Some gemstones possibly later replacements, claws worn and abraded.<p>

<li>Cultured pearl is a creamish body colour, with green and pink overtones, good lustre, in good condition.

<li>Electronically testing as silver and gold.

<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.

<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

<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>

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