TWO OPAL AND DIAMOND BROOCHES

One designed as a sculpted gold turtle with oval opal cabochon in a round diamond and sapphire surround; the other centering on an oval opal cabochon in a old-cut diamond surround

Metal: 18k yellow gold (turtle); silver-topped 14k gold (tested)
Diamonds: 20 round diamonds with approximately total weight of 1.4 - 1.6 carats; 28 old mine cut diamonds with approximate total weight of 1.7 - 1.9 carats
Stones: 10 round sapphires
Size/Dimensions: Turtle brooch 5.7 x 4.8 cm; second brooch 3.3 x 2.7 cm
Marks: 18K (turtle brooch)
Gross Weight: 31.3 grams

CONDITION REPORT:
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Turtle:
Diamonds, range predominantly yellowish in color (not tested for origin of color) to J/K, VS-SI clarity
Sapphires with typical inclusions, well-matched
Opal, some light scratches and minor nicks, nice play-of-color, translucent
Eyes of the turtle are not diamonds, they are a pale blue faceted transparent gem
Second brooch:
Diamonds, bright and lively
Opal, white bodycolor, opaque, play-of-color not evenly distributed
Mountings show signs of normal wear
The two opal and diamond brooches are overall in very good condition