Silver-Topped Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Designed as a horseshoe, set with old mine and old European-cut diamonds, alternating with round and cushion-cut rubies, bordered by smaller old mine and Swiss-cut diamonds.Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.15 caratsDimensions 1 x ⅞ inchSilver-topped 18 karat goldCirca 1890
Condition Report:
In good condition, especially given the age of the piece, the mounting with scratches and nicks commensurate with wear, and some moderate discoloration and oxidation commensurate with age, not noticeable when worn. Gold tests as 18 karat. Diamond weight stated in catalogue description approximated using measurements. Diamonds are approximately I-K color, SI-I clarity. The rubies are medium deep slightly purplish red, slightly included. Brooch fitting is removable.
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Designed as a horseshoe, set with old mine and old European-cut diamonds, alternating with round and cushion-cut rubies, bordered by smaller old mine and Swiss-cut diamonds.Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.15 caratsDimensions 1 x ⅞ inchSilver-topped 18 karat goldCirca 1890
Condition Report:
In good condition, especially given the age of the piece, the mounting with scratches and nicks commensurate with wear, and some moderate discoloration and oxidation commensurate with age, not noticeable when worn. Gold tests as 18 karat. Diamond weight stated in catalogue description approximated using measurements. Diamonds are approximately I-K color, SI-I clarity. The rubies are medium deep slightly purplish red, slightly included. Brooch fitting is removable.