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516 - A late Victorian silver and gold, aquamarine, diamond and colourless gem star brooch Designed as a central aquamarine and colourless gem cluster, with raised colourless gem and diamond rays and aquamarine knife-edge spacers.
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A late Victorian silver and gold, aquamarine, diamond and colourless gem star brooch Designed as a central aquamarine and colourless gem cluster, with raised colourless gem and diamond rays and aquamarine knife-edge spacers. Estimated total aquamarine weight 11.80ct, based on calculated weight of two gems. Estimated total diamond weight 1.50ct, H-'brown' colour, VS2-P2 clarity. Diameter 6.7cm. 27.1gm. Scratches and small marks. General tarnish/discolouration. Diamonds are a mixture of old and rose-cuts and vary in colour and clarity. Diamonds untested for natural colour origin. Few diamonds appear a light yellowy brown. Two diamonds chipped. Aquamarine appear a fairly well matched light medium blue through medium slightly greenish blue. Central aquamarine calculated weight 2.65ct, based on estimated dimensions of 9.6 by 5.3mm. One of the orbiting aquamarine calculated weight 1.53ct, based on estimated dimensions of 7.5 by 5mm. Unable to test colourless gems due to settings. Electronically tests to reverse as approximately 13ct gold. Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns. Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email jewellery@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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