An early 20th century opal and diamond bangle
Description
nine graduated oval shaped cabochon opals, length from 5 to 6mm, each separated by two rose cut diamonds, inside diameter 6cm, width 6.9mm, personal engraving 'FROM CISSIE TO JANIE 16th OCT 1912', push-in clasp with safety chain, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, weight 12.1g, cased
Condition report:
Overall condition: Fair to good
Abrasion to all opals, with the central opal noticeably chipped to one end
Heavy abrasion and chipping to diamonds,
Settings worn with claws missing, attention required
Visible soldre joins with minor porosity
Tarnishing to mount with general heavy scratching
Clasp opens and closes positively
Heavy wear to fitted case
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Description
nine graduated oval shaped cabochon opals, length from 5 to 6mm, each separated by two rose cut diamonds, inside diameter 6cm, width 6.9mm, personal engraving 'FROM CISSIE TO JANIE 16th OCT 1912', push-in clasp with safety chain, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, weight 12.1g, cased
Condition report:
Overall condition: Fair to good
Abrasion to all opals, with the central opal noticeably chipped to one end
Heavy abrasion and chipping to diamonds,
Settings worn with claws missing, attention required
Visible soldre joins with minor porosity
Tarnishing to mount with general heavy scratching
Clasp opens and closes positively
Heavy wear to fitted case
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