Lot 448
A late 19th century silver and gold, old and rose-cut diamond bumblebee brooch, with ruby eyes.
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Lot 448
A late 19th century silver and gold, old and rose-cut diamond bumblebee...
Lot 448
Lot Description
A late 19th century silver and gold, old and rose-cut diamond bumblebee brooch, with ruby eyes.
Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.50ct, G-I colour, SI1-P1 clarity.
Length 5.1cms. 4.2gms.
With fitted case.
Box: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Surface scratches and small marks. Varied discolouration.
<li>Replacement clasp.
<li>Slight soft solder to the back of the bee.
<li>Diamonds appear bright and well matched.
<li>Rose-cut diamond size and setting prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>One old-cut diamond chipped under a claw.
<li>One modern single-cut diamond replacement.
<li>Estimated dimensions of bee 1.8 by 1.1cms.
<li>Rubies appear a well matched pinky red.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
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