and Earrings
brooch with handpainted scene of woman with cherubs on oval faceted amethyst, approx. 32 x 24 mm, border set with 40 seed pearls approx. 2.2 mm each, tested 14kt. yellow gold, approx. 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 in., 17.6 grams, [small chips and abrasions to amethyst, tarnish, light wear to gold]; earrings with painted maidens holding flower baskets on oval faceted amethyst approx. 18 x 13 mm, border set with 24 seed pearls approx. 1.6 mm each, screwbackings stamped "14k", yellow gold, approx. 1 x 3/4 in., 11.2 grams, [one earring with large chips and losses to crown, other with chip that appears to have been repaired, lead solder, tarnish, light wear to gold]. Condition: . Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, "earth mined", manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, "cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls", and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order. First time buyers will be required to pay by wire transfer or cashiers check.. Provenance: Private Collection, Kentucky