Two late 19th century 15ct gold gem-set brooches. To include a crescent bar brooch with diamond, ruby, sapphire and split pearl foliate motif, together with a green paste and split pearl brooch. Lengths 2.5 and 3.8cms. Weight 6.1gms.

Overall condition good. Surface scratches and slight discolouration in keeping with general age and wear. All gemstones have light surface scratches and nibbles to the facet edges. Split pearls with light to moderate nacre damage. Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Paste brooch pin is base metal. Both stamped 15ct. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones. The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.