Lot 2
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Garnet, seed pearl and diamond pendant, mid 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • seed pearl, diamond, gold, garnet
Designed as ribbon bow motif, set with half-pearls and cushion-shaped diamonds, suspending two cabochon garnets.

Condition

Garnet measuring approximately 17.00 x 12.50 x 5.00mm, garnet measuring 14.20 x 8.70 x 4.5mm, characteristic inclusions visible under magnification. The principal diamond measuring approximately 6.00 x 4.50 x 3.20 carats, weighing approximately 0.73 carats, chip to the facet edge, second diamond measuring approximately 0.40 carats, estimated colour and clarity K-L and SI-I on average, graded in gold mount. Seed pearls cream in colour with good lustre. Attachment to reverse for brooch pin, now deficien.t In good condition.
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