15th Nov, 2023 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A late 19th/early 20th century diamond crescent brooch/pendant, designed as a row of graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds in pinched collet settings, terminating with lasque-cut diamond points, gold and silver mounted, with detachable brooch fitting and hinged pendant fitting, principal diamond weight approximately 0.55ct, total diamond weight approximately 3.30ct, length 3.2cm
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
A late 19th/early 20th century diamond crescent brooch/pendant, designed as a row of graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds in pinched collet settings, terminating with lasque-cut diamond points, gold and silver mounted, with detachable brooch fitting and hinged pendant fitting, principal diamond weight approximately 0.55ct, total diamond weight approximately 3.30ct, length 3.2cm
The old brilliant-cut diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, graduating in size from approximately 0.55ct to 0.02ct. Some stones have nicks, chips and fractures and light yellowish tints. Estimated SI1 to P2 clarity and I to K/L colour, assessed mounted. Lasque-cut diamonds have a typically greyish, fractured/chipped appearance. The mount has general surface wear, with patchy thinning to the edges of the settings and some tarnishing. The brooch pin is functioning but the safety hook is bent to one side. Metal standards are untested. Gross weight approximately 7.8gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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Viewing
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Friday 10 November 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11 November 10am - 1pm
Monday 13 November 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 14 November 10am - 4pm
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