Lot 287
An Edwardian platinum and 15ct gold ruby, seed pearl and vari-cut diamond geometric...
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Lot 287
An Edwardian platinum and 15ct gold ruby, seed pearl and vari-cut...
Lot 287
Lot Description
An Edwardian platinum and 15ct gold ruby, seed pearl and vari-cut diamond geometric brooch.
Apparent largest ruby calculated weight 1.98cts, based on estimated dimensions of 7.7 by 6.7 by 4.1mms.
Diameter 3.4cms. 10.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: 10.2
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Scratches and small dents. General discolouration and dirt.
Small fissure to the gold back mount, not showing to the front of the piece.
Brooch fittings unscrew, brooch fittings acid stained.
Later safety chain on hinged loop.
Diamonds appear relatively bright and well matched.
Centre four diamonds are old single-cuts, the remaining are rose-cut/diamond points.
Estimated total old single-cut diamond weight under 0.10ct, G-H colour, VS clarity.
Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
Seed pearls untested for natural origin.
Seed pearls appear mostly fairly well matched with a silvery white hue, some apeparing cream. Varied wear.
Rubies appear a fairly well matched medium to medium deep slightly purplish red. Varied saturation. Some window effect.
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