An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and
An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. The sugarloaf sapphire cabochon and pave-set diamond body, to the old-cut diamond head and emerald eyes, with pave-set emerald, diamond and sapphire wings. Principal diamond estimated 0.45ct, K-L colour, SI clarity. Estimated total diamond weight 4.25cts. Length 4.9cms. Weight 16.6gms.
Condition Report: Overall condition good. Some surface scratches and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
Replacement fittings.
Diamonds varied in colour, some noticeably more tinted than others.
Diamonds vary in clarity, some surface reaching inclusions.
One diamond chipped.
Cabochon sapphire is a dark blue hue.
Sapphires are a fairly well matched deep blue hue. Slight colour zoning visible.
Emeralds are a well matched medium deep slightly bluish green hue.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
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 early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. The sugarloaf sapphire cabochon and pave-set diamond body, to the old-cut diamond head and emerald eyes, with pave-set emerald, diamond and sapphire wings. Principal diamond estimated 0.45ct, K-L colour, SI clarity. Estimated total diamond weight 4.25cts. Length 4.9cms. Weight 16.6gms.
Condition Report: Overall condition good. Some surface scratches and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
Replacement fittings.
Diamonds varied in colour, some noticeably more tinted than others.
Diamonds vary in clarity, some surface reaching inclusions.
One diamond chipped.
Cabochon sapphire is a dark blue hue.
Sapphires are a fairly well matched deep blue hue. Slight colour zoning visible.
Emeralds are a well matched medium deep slightly bluish green hue.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
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