21st Sep, 2022 10:00

The Autumn Auction

 
  Lot 76
 

An opal and diamond crescent brooch

An opal and diamond crescent brooch, designed as thirteen graduated oval cabochon opals interspersed with twenty-six old and round cut diamonds, all claw set in in yellow metal with attached safety chain, not stamped, 70mm wide, weight approx 8.5g

Sold for £750


Condition Report

Opals graduate from approx 6mm to 2mm, some abrasion to the stones and some internal fractures, diamonds graduate from 0.04cts to 0.01cts, general wear to claws and mount but no significant visible damage, refer to images

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