Lot 35
A late 19th century gold sapphire and old-cut diamond crescent moon brooch. Central sapphire...
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Lot 35
A late 19th century gold sapphire and old-cut diamond crescent moon brooch.
Lot 35
Lot Description
A late 19th century gold sapphire and old-cut diamond crescent moon brooch.
Central sapphire calculated weight 0.60ct, based on estimated dimensions of 5.4 by 4.2 by 2.8mms.
Estimated total diamond weight 0.70ct.
Later Portuguese marks. Length 6.6cms. 5.3gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Surface scratches, minor marks and varied discolouration.
<li>Diamonds appear fairly bright and well matched.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Sapphires are a well matched bright deep medium blue.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 13ct gold. Portuguese marks stamped 375.
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