A late 19th century ruby, diamond and seed pearl locket brooch, designed as a central old cut diamond set star mounted within graduated mixed cut ruby and seed pearl surround, the yellow metal reverse with oval locket glazed aperture, stamped '15ct', with attached safety chain, 45mm wide, weight approx 11g

Condition Report
A few of the rubies with some small chips and abrasion, some wear to the ruby mounts- with small split to one mount, some small dings to the mount, small chip to the glass, general wear in keeping with age, refer to images

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