The amethyst has a pale purple hue with surafce wear, chips and nicks, measuring approx. 11mm length x 10.2mm width x 6mm depth. The diamonds have a typically greyish and included appearance, some stones with chips and fractures. Four of the pearls are issing and the remaining pearls are bouton in shape, with slightly variable creamy-white hues, all with surface wear. The mount has signs of general wear, scuffs and nicks, with slight thinning to the edges, commensurate for age and use, and patchy tarnishing. The brooch clasp hinges so that it can be folded flat and the pin is functioning, but does not detach from the mount. Metal standard is untested. Width of panel 2.25cm. Gross weight approx. 6.9gm.

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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022

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