23rd Mar, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A late 19th/early 20th century emerald and diamond set bar brooch, designed as an openwork curb-link panel, spaced by alternate step-cut emeralds and old-cut diamonds in pinched collet settings, stamped '15', total diamond weight approximately 0.16ct, length 4.6cm
Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £250
A late 19th/early 20th century emerald and diamond set bar brooch, designed as an openwork curb-link panel, spaced by alternate step-cut emeralds and old-cut diamonds in pinched collet settings, stamped '15', total diamond weight approximately 0.16ct, length 4.6cm
The curb links are hollow and have occasional shallow impressions/dings and there are two small areas of filing to the back of one link, near the pin hinge. The mount has surface wear throughout and the base metal pin is currently functioning, although the safety catch may require adjustment. The emeralds have varying facet symmetry but are well matched in colour, both of mid-green hues, with surface-reaching fractures and scattered nicks/chips. Each emerald measures approx. 3.2mm in length. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, with estimated SI1 to SI2 clarity and I to K colour, assessed mounted. One diamond has a small surface nick/chip. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 6.5gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Mar, 2022
