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Lot 485

Lot 485

A late 19th century ruby, rose-cut diamond and sapphire dragonfly brooch.

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Lot 485

Lot Description

A late 19th century silver and gold ruby, rose-cut diamond and sapphire dragonfly brooch.

Length 4.7cms. 9.5gms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Scratches and small marks.
<li>Replacement clasp.
<li>Diamonds appear relatively bright and well matched.
<li>Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Sapphire is a deep, dark blue.
<li>Rubies appear a medium slightly purplish red through deep medium urplish red. Minor to moderate abrasions. Few with nicks to the girdle.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 14-15ct 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>Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email hello@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.<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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