Lot 127
A late Victorian no-heat sapphire, rose-cut diamond and pearl fly brooch.Verbal from The Gem &...
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Lot 127
A late Victorian no-heat sapphire, rose-cut diamond and pearl fly brooch.
Lot 127
Lot Description
A late Victorian no-heat sapphire, rose-cut diamond and pearl fly brooch.
Verbal from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, stating no heat.
Sapphire weight 0.90ct.
Length 3cms. 6.6gms.
Pearl untested for natural origin.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches, general slight discolouration and minor dents in keeping with age and wear.
<li>Fly with ruby eyes.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Size and cut of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Two diamonds nicked.
<li>Replacement clasp. Later safety chain.
<li>Minor glue to one wing tip.
<li>Pearl untested for natural origin.
<li>Pearl is a creamy hue, soft lustre. Minor damage to outer nacre layers.
<li>Sapphire is a deep blue hue. Minor abrasion to facet edges.
<li>Rubies are a well matched medium deep slightly pinkish red hue.
<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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