Lot 307
A pair of mid 20th century platinum and gold, Madagascan sapphire and diamond earrings. Each...
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Lot 307
A pair of mid 20th century platinum and gold, Madagascan sapphire and diamond earrings.
Lot 307
Lot Description
A pair of mid 20th century platinum and gold, Madagascan sapphire and diamond earrings. Each designed as a fancy-shape sapphire, with pave-set diamond ribbon surround and baguette-cut diamond line highlight. Verbal from GCS, stating Madagascar, no heat. Estimated total diamond weight 2cts. Length 2.4cms. Weight 11.4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Evidence of some possible alterations/ repair work.
<li>Baguette-cut diamond line appears to be unoriginal to the ribbon section.
<li>One of the clip fittings it soldered off-centre. Clips possibly later fitted.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Diamonds generally with small to moderate inclusions under 10x magnification. Few with fairly profuse inclusions.
<li>Sapphires are an elongated hexagonal-cut.
<li>Sapphires are a well matched deep, medium slightly violeitsh blue hue, well saturated, with good clarity.
<li>Sapphires in good condition with some abrasions and nibbles to facets and facet edges.<p>
<li>Width 2.3cms.
<li>With hinged clip fitting for non-pierced ears.
<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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