Sapphires are well matched, of mid purplish-blue hues, with good transparency and areas of whiteish colour zoning visible under magnification. One of the smaller outer sapphires is chipped, the remaining sapphires have light facet edge abrasion. Largest sapphire dimensions approx. 5mm length x 4.5mm width x 2.5mm depth. Diamonds are mostly well matched, bright and lively. One of the smaller outer diamonds is chipped, the remaining diamonds have estimated VS2 to SI2 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Length of central cluster approx. 9.5mm. The crescent has surface wear, scuffs, nicks and patchy tarnishing/firestaining, with wear to the tips and edges of the settings. Some of the claws may require re-tipping. The crescent is likely to originally have been a brooch and has been adapted as a necklace with a later added chain. The chain has light surface wear and the clasp is functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 9.3gm.

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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Nov, 2021

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