Victorian Diamond, Garnet & Pearl Insect Bar Brooch
Victorian Diamond, Garnet & Pearl Insect Bar Brooch
$3,400.00
Description
DATE: Victorian, c.1860
This gorgeous antique brooch is modelled as a little insect. The insects wings are set with juicy garnets, spread, with small rose cut diamonds set in-between. It's body is set with further glistening rose cuts, and the eyes are ruby set. It features fine goldwork a it's legs spread in front and behind the insect, and it rests upon a curved gold bar featuring a natural pearl accent. It's crafted in 15k yellow gold, while the insect features silver settings. It dates from the Victorian period and remains in great condition.
STONES
Garnet
Rose Cut Diamonds
Pearl
Ruby
MEASUREMENTS
Bug: 1.9 x 1.2cm
Bar: 5.2cm
WEIGHT
7.5g
MARKS
No marks present, tests as 15k gold
CONDITION
Very good
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