1.38Ct Diamond & 0.42Ct Emerald, 9k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch - Antique

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.88 carat diamond and 0.04 carat emerald, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set butterfly brooch; part of our antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly. The abdomen of the butterfly is embellished with an Old European cut diamond, in subtle relief to the remaining thorax. The thorax incorporates four further pavé set diamonds, graduating in size dependant on location. The head of the butterfly displays a silver pavé set Old European cut diamond and incorporates yellow gold collet set 0.04ct round faceted cut emeralds representing the eyes and tips to the antennae. The pierced decorated, extended wings are embellished with a total of forty-eight Old European cut diamonds, completing the design. The brooch is fitted with a tremblant setting, allowing for realistic movement of the butterfly; this is a fine feature and indicates the high quality of the piece. This antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp. The insect brooch is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card. This antique brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold and silver. "Rather than regarding inclusions in colored stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics." Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press. 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 in this antique butterfly brooch...

A fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.38 carat diamond, platinum and 15 karat white gold drop brooch; part of our diverse antique 1920s diamond jewelry collections. This fine and i...

A fine Victorian 0.13 carat diamond and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and platinum set bar brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The bar brooch is ornamented with three seed pearls displayed alternately between two pairs of bezel set eight-cut diamonds. wo individually bezel set eight cut diamond at either end, complete the central arrangement. This impressive platinum set bar brooch is ornamented at either end with a bezel set eight-cut diamond and seed pearl terminal. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening. This antique diamond and pearl brooch...

A fine and impressive antique 0.92 carat emerald and 1.38 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold marquise ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressiv...

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A magnificent fine antique, 9kt yellow gold diamond sword brooch. A beautifully designed piece with the greatest attention to detail, well crafted from the scrolling hilt to the ridged blade. It is made from rich 9kt yellow gold and is a solid piece, the centre set with a single sparkling old cut diamond Approx 0.10ct This brooch can be worn in many ways and is a handsome and versatile piece, perfect as a tie or cravat pin...

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