A late 19th century ruby and seed pearl crescent brooch, with floral highlight. Length 3.7cms....

<li>Overall condition good to fair. General light to moderate marks and wear in keeping with age.

<il>Two of the crescent rubies appear to be synthetic. Possibly replacements.

<li>Rubies are a medium purplish pinkish red hue, fairly to well saturated, with typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Three rubies with moderate to fairly significant chips, other with small nicks and abrasions.<p>

<li>Seed pearls are slightly silvery white to slightly golden white hue, with some rose and greenish overtones.

<li>Seed pearls appear in good condition, with some light marks and minor nacre damage.

<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>