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Lot 708

Lot 708

A Georgian bi-colour gold turquoise forget-me-not heart locket, with amethyst and chrysoberyl...

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Lot 708

Lot Description

A Georgian bi-colour gold turquoise forget-me-not heart locket, with amethyst and chrysoberyl surround and surmount.
May be worn as a brooch.

Length 3.5cms. 6.8gms.

 

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: 6.8

Total lot weight: 7.3

Surface marks and minor wear.
Later brooch fittings.
Glazed panel to reverse with woven hair to interior.
Turquoise are a medium blue through slightly greenish blue.
Amethyst appear a well matched light medium slightly pinkish purple.
Chrysoberyl appear a well matched light yellowy green. One to the surmout it set inverted. Minor to moderate abrasions.
Reverse electronically tests as approximately 15-16ct gold.
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.
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.
Please note if a lot is shown with a chain but the chain is not mentioned in the text then the chain is not sold with the lot.
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