13th Nov, 2024 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
286
An aquamarine and diamond pendant, the octagonal mixed-cut aquamarine in millegrain collet setting, (aquamarine untested for natural/synthetic origin), surmounted by a garland of old, rose and lasque-cut diamonds, below a rose-cut diamond set bale with hinged fitting, two colour precious metal mounted, accompanied by a later silver ropetwist-link chain, pendant length 5.6cm
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £400 - £600
An aquamarine and diamond pendant, the octagonal mixed-cut aquamarine in millegrain collet setting, (aquamarine untested for natural/synthetic origin), surmounted by a garland of old, rose and lasque-cut diamonds, below a rose-cut diamond set bale with hinged fitting, two colour precious metal mounted, accompanied by a later silver ropetwist-link chain, pendant length 5.6cm
Pendant only: the aquamarine has a bluish-green hue with unsymmetrical facet symmetry but good transparency and is untested for natural/synthetic origin. The aquamarine has scatterd chips, nicks, scuffs and scratches to the surface and measures approx. 36.5mm length x 25.5mm width x 11mm depth. Diamonds have variable colour and clarity, some stones with chips and fractures. The principal diamond weighs approx. 0.15ct and also draws a pronounced yellowish tint. General surface wear and patchy tarnishing to pendant mount, the hinged pendant bale fitting is functioning. Metal standard is untested but possibly a gold and silver combination. Gross weight approx. 22.7gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2024
Viewing
Please note that there is no public attendance on both sale days and the auction will be online only.
Viewing by appointment (photo ID required):
Friday 8 November 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9 November 10am - 1pm
Monday 11 November 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 12 November 10am - 4pm
For sale enquiries and viewing appointments please contact:
oxford@mallams.co.uk / 01865 241358
