Lot 21
  • 21

Natural pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1910

Estimate
20,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • natural pearl, diamond, metal
Set to the centre with a part-drilled button-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 14.4 x 14.8 x 12.6mm, suspending a part-drilled drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.8 x 12.6 x 14.5mm, the plaque design millegrain-set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, two diamonds deficient.

Condition

Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 13586, stating that the two pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.Central button shaped pearl of grey body colour with rose overtones, pitting to nacre, scratches and cracks visible to nacre, medium lustre. Drop-shaped pearl of white body colour with green and rose overtones, pitting to nacre, dappled colour to reverse of pearl, light abrasions and cracks to nacre consistent with age and wear, medium lustre. Two diamonds deficient. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 15.00-18.00 carats, mixed colours and clarities. Secure pin fittings. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition.
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a gemmological report.