GEM-SET BUTTERFLY BROOCH, CIRCA 1900

GEM-SET BUTTERFLY BROOCH, CIRCA 1900
Oval, cushion and cabochon-cut rubies
Oval and circular-cut sapphires
Pearls, untested
Rose-cut diamonds
One diamond deficient
Mounted in silver and gold
Length 4.4cm
Weight approx. 13.5g
OVERALL CONDITION
Light surface wear to unhallmarked metal (testing as 7-8ct gold and silver). Minor spot of solder to brooch fitting and spot of discolouration visible to reverse of abdomen. Scratched inventory mark to reverse of abdomen. Pin fitting secure. One diamond missing.

GEMSTONES
Rubies displaying a pinkish red hue, with some variation in tone. Sapphires displaying a medium blue hue. Inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Some small chips.

Pearls display white bodycolour, purple and green overtones, moderate lustre and mostly even nacre, with small dimples visible under 10x magnification.

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.