Wright Marshall Ltd
Lot 250
A mid Victorian amethyst and diamond suite of jewelleryComprising a cross pendant, designed as an old cut diamond with rectangular shaped amethyst arms and old cut diamond trefoil terminals, together with a pair of amethyst and diamond earrings, designed as an oval shaped amethyst and rose cut diamond cluster suspending an amethyst briolette drop with vari cut diamond cap, estimated total old cut diamond weight 2.25ct, principal diamond weight approx. 0.95ct, estimated colour K-L, estimated clarity SI, length of pendant 6.3cm, length of earrings 3.7cm, in fitted case, total weight approx. 27.3g.CONDITION REPORTOverall condition good to fairScratching and discolouration in keeping with age and wearApprox dimensions of amethyst in cross pendant: top 3: 15.3 x 12.5 x 7.5mm, bottom 21.8 x 12.5 x 8mm Possible replacement diamondsRepair work to reverse, possible removal of brooch fittingAmethysts a medium slight pinkish purple with good saturation and typical inclusionsSome amethysts with light scratches and nibbles to facet edgesScrew visible in one briolette, not in the otherFitted case with 'Parkes 12 Vigo St London' label to interiorWith fixed posts for pierced earsBriolette drops detachableSize and shape of rose cut diamonds prevents weight estimationPrincipal diamond is drawing a bit of colour face up, with light dark inclusions under table facet visible only with 10x magnificationWe haven't been able to gold test this item, we believe it to be set in 9ct gold and silver - fronting to earrings - silver see diamond cross pendant.
