Antique French Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century
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A fourteen carat gold antique folding Lorgnette, 19th century, French, hallmarked, having a strong frame and spring mechanism in working order, with a bright cut square form tapering handle to a circular terminal; signed So to the nosepiece with hallmarks. Total weight 27gr. Length 13.5 cm
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For gemstones, one carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. The weight of a diamond is one of the Four Cs (along with cut, colour, and clarity) that are used to determine a diamond's value.
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In the gold industry, the purity of gold is measured in carats (abbreviated "ct"), with 24 karats being pure gold and lower carat numbers indicating a lower purity level. So, for example, 18 carat gold is 18/24 or 75% pure gold, and 12 carat gold is 12/24 or 50% pure gold.
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