A late 19th century gold and silver turquoise and diamond hinged bangle. The pear-shape turquoise cabochon and rose-cut diamond cluster, to the old-cut diamond trefoil and rose-cut diamond scrolling sides. Estimated total weight of old-cut diamonds 0.65ct, I-J colour, SI-P1 clarity. Inner diameter 5.7cms. Weight 15.4gms.
Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches and discolouration in keeping with age and general wear. The head of the bangle is misshapen with evidence of repair and visible lead solder. Bangle with repair lines visible. Old-cut diamonds with scattered light/dark inclusions, small nicks to girdles and surface reaching inclusions. Old-cut diamonds assessed within the limitations of the settings. Nature and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate and full colour and clarity and weight assessment. Please see important notices for purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones. 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 Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows. co. uk.