This antique Art Nouveau style 18K yellow gold lorgnette (hand-held spectacles) features two hinged and round shaped lense frames, and decorative 3.75 inch long handle. The handle is accented with platinum, eight bezel set rubies, and fifty bead set rose cut diamonds. 
 
NOTE:  There is one glass lense missing on the lorgnette. The handle is also missing a platinum floral section and broken at another section. 
 
Ruby Melee Attributes:
Shape and Cut: Round faceted
Weight: 0.03 to 0.13 cts. each
Number: 8 
Total Weight: 0.62 Cts. (approx)
Clarity: Type II, Slightly included
Color: Medium to medium-dark tone red
Cut: Good
Finish: Good 
 
Diamond Melee Attributes: 
Shape and Cut: Rose cut
Weight: 0.003 to 0.02 cts. each 
Number:  50
Total Weight:  0.55 cts. (approx) 
Clarity grade: I-1 to I-3
Color grade: K-L
Cut: Fair to Poor
Finish: Fair to Poor
 
Item Attributes: 
Weight: 19.3 dwt
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Setting: Bezel set and Bead set