Lot 478
A floral carved ruby, moonstone and blue gem butterfly brooch.Length 3cms. 5.7gms.
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Lot 478
A floral carved ruby, moonstone and blue gem butterfly brooch.
Lot 478
Lot Description
A floral carved ruby, moonstone and blue gem butterfly brooch.
Length 3cms. 5.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Alterations visible to reverse, base metal fittings.
<li>Moonstone has a slightly bluish white adularescence.
<li>Rubies are a fairly vibrant, well matched purplish red hue.
<li>One ruby nicked along a fissure.
<li>Blue gem untested, believed to be paste.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 14ct 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>
<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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