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SEAMAN SCHEPPS: A 14K GOLD, PLATINUM, LAPIS LAZULI, DIAMOND AND GEM-SET CLIP BROOCH image 1
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SEAMAN SCHEPPS: A 14K GOLD, PLATINUM, LAPIS LAZULI, DIAMOND AND GEM-SET CLIP BROOCH

20 May 2025, 10:00 PDT
Los Angeles

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SEAMAN SCHEPPS: A 14K GOLD, PLATINUM, LAPIS LAZULI, DIAMOND AND GEM-SET CLIP BROOCH

Highlighting a lapis lazuli figural carving, accented with cabochon emeralds of various sizes and shapes, carved and round cabochon rubies, a single octagonal French-cut tourmaline, round, old European-cut, single-cut and rose-cut diamonds set in platinum and weighing approximately 1.00 carat, with gold birds and flowers, signed Seaman Schepps, measures 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.

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OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal tested with XRF (X-ray fluorescence) as 14k gold and platinum, clip pinback metal tested for iron; clip pinback likely a replacement; clasp secure; emeralds and carved ruby show some small chips, cracks and abrasion, in addition to natural surface-reaching inclusions; other superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; overall good condition.

MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: lapis lazuli
Approximate Dimensions: 82.0 x 42.0 x 14.3mm
Clarity: with calcite and pyrite inclusions
Hue: blue

ACCENT GEMSTONE: emerald
Approximate overall color and clarity: green, moderately to heavily included with surface-reaching inclusions

ACCENT GEMSTONE: ruby
Approximate overall color and clarity: purplish red, heavily included with surface-reaching inclusions

ACCENT GEMSTONE: tourmaline
Approximate overall color and clarity: pink, slightly to moderately included

ACCENT DIAMONDS: round, old European-cut, single-cut and rose-cut diamonds
Approximate overall color and clarity: H-I-J, K, VS-I

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Approximate gross weight: 71.4 grams

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.

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