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Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch

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Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch. A pretty little fly-looking insect, crafted in both yellow & rose gold with a seed pearl body & little natural ruby eyes. He sits along a 2.2mm wide gold bar, within two lovely diamond set crescent shapes. The brooch measures approx width 46mm & height 23.5mm All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They are in used condition & may show some signs of age related wear, light surface scratches or tarnish. All of our items have been hand selected by us & carefully checked over by our specialist jeweller. They are original one off pieces, so although we may source similar items, we rarely find two identical pieces. Making your purchase truly unique. All gemstones are natural stones unless otherwise stated. Antique boxes are for display purposes only, our items come in beautiful pink vintage style presentation boxes.
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Pearl,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Mixed Cut
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2341stDibs: LU3879221426432
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