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14 Karat Gold and Green Tourmaline Kinetic Bee Brooch with Pearls and Rubies

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A very fine figural 14k gold bee (or insect) brooch with wings that move. Prong-set with a green tourmaline oval cabochon at the center of the body of the bee. Four pearls are set at the ends of the bee's wings. The two bottom wings are hinged. Two tiny rubies are bezel set for the eyes. Just a great brooch! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked 14k for gold fineness. Marks: 14k Measurements: Height: ca. 22 mm Width: ca. 33 mm Depth: ca. 9 mm Gemstone Measurements: Green Tourmaline: ca. 14 mm x 11 mm 4 Pearls: ca. 6 mm x 5 mm 2 Rubies: ca. 2 mm Weight: ca. 4.5 grams Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
    Gold
  • Stone:
    Tourmaline,Pearl,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Cabochon
  • Weight:
    4.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.87 in (22 mm)Width: 1.3 in (33 mm)Depth: 0.36 in (9 mm)
  • Style:
    Modern
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV1stDibs: LU849311211902
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