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VICTORIAN, SAPPHIRE, RUBY, AND DIAMOND INSECT BROOCH
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$1,700
Timed Auction
Jewelry Through the Ages: Georgian to Modern
Description
VICTORIAN, SAPPHIRE, RUBY, AND DIAMOND INSECT BROOCH
Old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats total, rose cut diamonds, round faceted rubies, synthetic ruby, and sapphires. Silver and gold. 1 1/2 x 2 inches.
Gross weight: 14.50 dwt.
Private Collection of a Designer, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition
Overall Condition: Acid test indicates 14 karat gold. A few diamonds are chipped. Soldier marks on the back of the brooch. Discoloration to the metal consistent with age and wear. The largest ruby is synthetic and appears to have been added later.Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman’s | Hindman is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
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