Victorian Pave Diamond Bee Brooch

$6,500.00

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Victorian Pave Diamond Bee Brooch

$6,500.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1890

This remarkable Victorian brooch is modelled as a little bee. Set with an array of pave set old cut diamonds, it features gorgeous gold legs, antennae and ruby cabochon eyes. The centre stone is a 1.26ct old cushion cut diamond, full of life and sparkle and it's set between further old mine cut diamonds down it's body and head, just under a carat total weight. The wings are pave set with smaller old mine cut diamonds and the piece features marks for 18k gold, most likely of European origin. Bee's were a popular concept in the Victorian era as they symbolize industriousness, creativity, and fertility.

STONES

Cushion Cut Diamonds- 1.26ct

Old Mine Cut Diamonds- Approx.. 1.83ct total

Ruby Cabochon

MEASUREMENTS

2.7 x 2.3cm

WEIGHT

MARKS

Partial marks, tests as 18k gold

CONDITION

Excellent