Lot 485
A late 19th century silver and gold ruby, rose-cut diamond and sapphire dragonfly brooch. Length...
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Lot 485
A late 19th century ruby, rose-cut diamond and sapphire dragonfly brooch.
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
Condition Report
<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.
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