A mid 20th century platinum and gold, star ruby and diamond double clip...

<li>Overall condition good to fair. General light to moderate marks and wear in keeping with age. Clips to not seem to fasten securely to the brooch fitting together; may require attention.

<li> Diamonds bright. Diamonds estimated predominantly VS-SI clarity, two appear to have damage to the pavilion and are duller.<p>

<li>Rubies are opaque and are a fairly purplish red hue, with natural inclusions and zoning visible, some inclusions surface reaching, with associated small nicks and cavities. Rubies display a moderate six-rayed asterism effect under focused bright light.<p>

<li>Rubies in good condition with some light abrasions.<p>

<li>Ruby calculated weights: 12.39cts, based on estimated dimensions of 12.5 by 11.2 by 8.2mms and 15.66cts, based on estimated dimensions of 12.5 by 11.6 by 10mms.

<li>Width 2.2cms.

<li>Front of the clips tests as platinum. Hinged clip fittings and the brooch fitting test as approximately 18ct gold.

<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>