An Art Deco platinum and gold, onyx, enamel and diamond
An Art Deco platinum and gold, onyx, enamel and diamond brooch. The onyx rectangle, with black and red enamel floral sides, connected and enclosed by a red enamel highlight pave-set diamond geometric surround. Estimated total diamond weight 1.75cts. Length 6cms. Weight 12.5gms.
Condition Report: Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
Evidence of possible repair work/ alterations to the reverse.
Possibly re-enamelled.
Some enamel residue can be seen to some of the diamonds.
Diamonds well matched.
Diamonds bright.
Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
Diamonds with some small light and dark inclusions. Some appear to be surface reaching, with small cavities. Few diamonds may have small chips.
Onyx in good to fair condition with minor abrasions and some light scratches.
Enamel in good condition. Some fine dark lines can be seen to some of the red enamel panels.
Width 2.7cms.
Primarily tests as platinum. Rectangular setting to the onyx tests as approximately 14ct gold. Pin tests as low carat gold.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
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.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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An Art Deco platinum and gold, onyx, enamel and diamond brooch. The onyx rectangle, with black and red enamel floral sides, connected and enclosed by a red enamel highlight pave-set diamond geometric surround. Estimated total diamond weight 1.75cts. Length 6cms. Weight 12.5gms.
Condition Report: Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
Evidence of possible repair work/ alterations to the reverse.
Possibly re-enamelled.
Some enamel residue can be seen to some of the diamonds.
Diamonds well matched.
Diamonds bright.
Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
Diamonds with some small light and dark inclusions. Some appear to be surface reaching, with small cavities. Few diamonds may have small chips.
Onyx in good to fair condition with minor abrasions and some light scratches.
Enamel in good condition. Some fine dark lines can be seen to some of the red enamel panels.
Width 2.7cms.
Primarily tests as platinum. Rectangular setting to the onyx tests as approximately 14ct gold. Pin tests as low carat gold.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
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.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
