Lot 205
Of floral design, each with curved petals centring seven claw-set rubies to a gold ribbon with a roller clasp pin, the rubies together weighing approximately 1.05 carats, length approximately 65mm, width approximately 35mm, gross weight approximately 14.9 grams.
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
The brooch is in good condition.
The majority of the claws are straight , a few claws have moved position.
Some rubies display small chips and abraisons visible through a jeweller's loupe.
The rubies are secure in the settings, but as a vintage piece, care required not to bump settings.
The metal is devoid of light markings due to textured surface of the brooch.
The metal shows light markings from wear on the rear of the brooch.
The pin is not damaged and is straight and the roll clasp is tight and secure.
XRF tested
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Fine Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8808
6:00pm - 16 March 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
ADE: Tues 3 Mar, 12 - 6pm, 429 Pulteney St, Adelaide
SYD: Fri 6 - Sun 8 Mar, 11am - 5pm, The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street,
Woollahra
MEL: Fri 13 - Sun 15 Mar, 11am - 5pm, 2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
CONTACT
Annie Soust
annie.soust@leonardjoel.com.au