Lot 38
  • 38

18 Karat White Gold, Freshwater Cultured Pearl, Colored Stone and Diamond 'Ollie' Brooch, Geoff Rowlandson

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Geoff Rowlandson
  • DIAMOND, METAL, CITRINE, CULTURED PEARL
Designed as an ostrich, the eye and tail feathers set with round diamonds weighing approximately .30 carat, the feet accented by two triangle-shaped citrines, signed G. Rowlandson, Ollie, GB 243, RLD. With signed and fitted presentation box.

Condition

In good overall condition. The baroque freshwater pearl has a silvery white body color with strong overtones of rose, yellow, green and blue. Displays good luster and exhibits noticeable wrinkling, dimpling and some minor pitting, which is typical of this type of baroque freshwater pearl. The diamonds are approximately E-G color, predominantly VVS-VS clarity. The citrines are a medium-deep slightly yellowish brownish orange and slightly included. Dimensions of brooch approximately 3 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. Signed and numbered on the reverse. The box inscribed 'Ollie' and 'Designed by Geoff Rowlandson'.
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