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Victorian Garnet Diamond Ruby Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Fly Insect Stickpin

About the Item

Designed as a fly featuring two half moon garnet cabochon as wings; transparent and a dark glowing red color With thorax and abdomen comprised of deeply oxidized silver, set throughout by rose cut diamonds Completed by polished gold legs and bright round cut ruby eyes Tested as silver-topped 18 karat gold Circa: 1880 Fly measures: 16.8 x 11.0 mm Total length: 2 1/2 inches Total weight: 4.3 grams Interesting. Detailed. Bug. Stock Number: We-4369
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,White Diamond,Garnet,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Rose Cut
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Victorian
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU118439140432
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