TWO DIAMOND BROOCHES (2)
TWO DIAMOND BROOCHES
1st: Diamond bow and crescent brooch, circa 1900
Old brilliant, cushion and rose-cut diamonds
Old brilliant and cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 2.75cts total
Mounted in silver and gold
Length 7.4cm
2nd: Half pearl and diamond bar brooch
Half pearls
Old brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ct total
Length 6.3cm
Cased
Total weight approx. 12.5g (2)
OVERALL CONDITION
1st: Light surface wear to unhallmarked metal (testing as silver and 7ct gold, pin fitting testing as 13ct gold) with some eye visible discolouration commensurate with age. Spot of discolouration to reverse. Bow slightly loose.
2nd: Light surface wear to unhallmarked yellow metal (testing as 11ct gold), some spots of discolouration visible to side. Half pearls displaying a cream body colour with a medium lustre, some wrinkles, dimples and blemishes visible upon closer inspection.
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.
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TWO DIAMOND BROOCHES
1st: Diamond bow and crescent brooch, circa 1900
Old brilliant, cushion and rose-cut diamonds
Old brilliant and cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 2.75cts total
Mounted in silver and gold
Length 7.4cm
2nd: Half pearl and diamond bar brooch
Half pearls
Old brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ct total
Length 6.3cm
Cased
Total weight approx. 12.5g (2)
OVERALL CONDITION
1st: Light surface wear to unhallmarked metal (testing as silver and 7ct gold, pin fitting testing as 13ct gold) with some eye visible discolouration commensurate with age. Spot of discolouration to reverse. Bow slightly loose.
2nd: Light surface wear to unhallmarked yellow metal (testing as 11ct gold), some spots of discolouration visible to side. Half pearls displaying a cream body colour with a medium lustre, some wrinkles, dimples and blemishes visible upon closer inspection.
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.