The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
-Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear commensurate with age including abrasions and indentations to the metal. Numerous areas with evidence of soldering in yellow metal. Fitted with a single pinstem at reverse. Please note the original pinstem closure is deficient and the present closure is of later addition.
-Lapis lazuli: with visible pyrite inclusions, some surface abrasions and minor fractures. Minor areas with epoxy residue on the reverse of the plaque, visible under magnification.
-Emeralds and sapphires: with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, numerous surface abrasions and minor fractures.
-Onyx: in overall good condition, with minor surface abrasions.
-Enamel: with visible areas of loss and numerous surface abrasions.
-Diamonds: predominantly H to I color with a few J color examples, predominantly VS to SI clarity with some I clarity examples. Few examples with chips. Few single-cut examples with epoxy residue to the setting.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding colored stones.
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