A selection of late Victorian and later jewellery. To include a late Victorian 9ct gold fox-head stickpin, an early 20th century gold garnet stickpin head, together with a 9ct gold garnet openwork panel pendant, two later 9ct gold gem-set and diamond cross pendants and two further pendants. One emerald deficient. Three with hallmarks for 9ct gold. Length of stickpins 4.8cms. Length of stickpin head 1.3cms. Length of pendants 3.3 to 2cms. Total weight 8.6gms.
Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Garnets vary in colour medium to light purplish-red, fairly well saturated, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions. Rubies medium pinkish-red with medium saturation, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions. Emeralds medium yellowish-green with medium saturation, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions. Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges. 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.