A garnet and diamond turtle brooch

Description

the body comprising a closed back collet set oval shaped cabochon garnet, 17.5 x 14mm, legs, tail and head all set with rose cut diamonds, garnet set eyes, length 2.7cm, width 1.6cm, pin and hook fitting, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold and silver, weight 6.6g

Condition report:

Overall condition: Fair

All stone present

Visible hairline crack and abrasion to the garnet

Chipping to garnet eyes and diamonds

Heavy tarnishing to settings

Pin fitting opens and closes positively