Victorian 1.10 Carat Ruby and Opal Diamond and Gold Bee Brooch

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.50 carat opal and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold brooch - boxed; part of our diverse brooches collection This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. This fine brooch has a pierced decorated elliptical frame, displaying two floral motifs. The brooch is ornamented to the center with an impressive bezel set cabochon cut opal. This stunning central gemstone is flanked with flower motifs, each ornamented to the center with a claw set Old European cut diamond. Each diamond is encircled by six individually set cabochon cut opals, completing the cluster designs. The elliptical frame conjoining each floral cluster is embellished with two claw set round faceted cut rubies to the center of the arch. The Victorian bar brooch features an individual eight claw set round faceted cut ruby decorated terminal to either end. The brooch secures with a hinged pin and clasp to the reverse. The brooch is fitted to an impressive hinged leatherette presentation box, with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. This opal brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold. This impressive Victorian brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This impressive brooch is excellent quality, set with impressive opals displaying a scintillating play of color. The impressive rubies displaying fine color and brilliance. The supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The exterior of the box is in presentation condition; the interior of the box shows wear in keeping with age. The brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Opal Quality Cut Cabochon Content 2.50 carats Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.40 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old European Content 0.12 carat Dimensions Length of setting 4.5cm/1.77" Width of setting 1.44cm/0.57" Across pin 3.85cm/1.52" Height of setting 6.6mm/0.26" Weight 5.14 grams Date: Circa 1890 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique opal jewelry...

A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 1.10 carat diamond, 1.90 carat turquoise, pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique turquoise brooch...

This stunning antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The Victorian animal brooch has been modeled in the form of a stylized bear's head. The pierc...

A stunning antique hand-painted enamel and seed pearl, 1.1 carat ruby and 20 karat yellow gold locket / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 20k yellow gold with a 9k yellow gold pin. The oval shaped frame is ornamented with a hand-painted enamel panel depicting a portrait of a bearded gentleman in period attire, to a clouded sky background. The feature enamel panel is framed by an exceptional 20k yellow gold pierced decorated, rope twist and chased decorated elaborate frame. The frame is ornamented with eight bezel set round cut rubies, displayed alternately between eight individually bezel set seed pearls. The reverse of the brooch is fitted with a push fit glass panel, currently displaying a photograph of a young girl in period attire. The brooch secures to the reverse with a 9k gold hinged pin and clasp and hallmarked to the frame with the maker's mark 'KS'. This stunning antique has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 20k gold and 9k gold. The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique locket brooch...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.11 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 15 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch in the form of a winged insect; part of our antique jewellery collections. This stunning antique brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting. The antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a stylised winged insect. The thorax of the insect is ornamented with an old round cut synthetic* ruby, encircled with eleven diamonds in a combination of Old Dutch and Old round cut. The large striped abdomen of this stylised winged insect is defined with 15k yellow gold decorated borders and embellished further with Old Dutch and Old round cut diamonds, graduating in size depending on location. The paired, pierced decorated wings are embellished with curvilinear bands incorporating one hundred and eighty-seven diamonds. The head of this impressive insect brooch is embellished with an Old Dutch cut diamond, accented with two cabochon synthetic ruby representing the eyes. The insect has two bifurcating stylised antennae ornamented with old Dutch cut and round cut diamonds to the swept terminals. The legs of the insect are realistically modelled in 15k yellow gold. This 1880s brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp. This impressive Victorian insect...

A fine and impressive vintage 0.65 carat opal, 1.10 carat ruby and 0.22 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and and white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage opal...

An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era. Creating the butterflies body an iridescent opal glimmer...

Mid 1880's Victorian moth Brooch. Set with rubies, diamonds, sapphires and opals in a 11-12 yellow gold and silver setting. Pin finding unscrews from the b...

A diamond bee brooch, in the form of a bumble bee in flight, the delicately flying wings, domed body and stretched legs encrusted with two opal on its body, round cut diamonds, with ...

A very fine Victorian bee brooch set with an eye-catching array of various fancy-coloured and white diamonds. The thorax and abdomen adorned with ...

This charming brooch is inlaid with 19 round brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set inside the bug's body, totaling to an approximate weight of 2.00 carat. The bee is further set with ...

Unusual and fine antique Victorian brooch handcrafted in 15 karat yellow gold composed of 3 decorative floral section featuring an approximate 0.10 carat diamond old European round cut claw - prong set in a deep star shaped design, and with smaller red stones on the outer sections with similar settings. A pin and a small hoop on the back for fastening, unpolished probably since it has been made, just lightly cleaned as you can see from the pictures, from and old estate jewellery collection here in the London UK. We offer a free polishing service on purchase if preferred. Natural Diamond Colour: G - H Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Old...