A late Victorian silver and gold diamond and gem-set love birds brooch. Designed as an old-cut diamond heart, with a pair of old-cut diamond doves, with ruby eye accents, suspending a seed pearl. Estimated total diamond weight 1.25cts. Length 4.2cms. Weight 5.6gms.
Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear. Possible minor alterations/repairs. Diamonds well matched. Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Rubies a well matched slightly pinkish red hue. Rubies in fair condition with moderate abrasions. abrasions. Seed pearls untested for natural origin. Seed pearls well matched. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. 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