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Antique Turquoise Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Bug Brooch

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 0.60 carat turquoise, 0.02 carat ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold brooch in the form of a beetle; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique bug brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a six-legged beetle; the design reflects the spotted anatomy of a ladybird/ladybug. The body of the insect is ornamented with twelve fine and impressive cabochon cut turquoises, in addition to ten white gold collet set eight-cut diamonds. The head of this impressive Victorian insect brooch is embellished with two collet set round faceted cut ruby eyes. This Victorian brooch secures to the reverse with a double hinged pin and push fit safety clasp. Each of the pins is hallmarked with the French gold import mark (owl); this mark is used for finished articles brought into France to be examined by the French assay office. This antique bug brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive antique brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This antique bug brooch is excellent quality, set with fine and impressive rubies and turquoise displaying fine color. The supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The stunning brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and in excellent condition, with clear French hallmarks to the pin fastenings. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique turquoise jewelry/estate jewelry. Turquoise Quality Cut Cabochon Content 0.60 carat Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.02 carat Dimond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Eight Content 0.28 carat Dimensions Length of setting 3.2cm/1.26" Width of setting 2.9cm/1.14" Across pin 2.2cm/0.87" Height of setting 1.14cm/0.45" Weight 11.96 grams A video of this fine piece is available upon request Item Ref. SKU: C6731
  • Metal:
    Yellow Gold,18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Ruby,Turquoise
  • Stone Cut:
    Cabochon
  • Weight:
    11.96 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.45 in (11.43 mm)Width: 1.14 in (28.96 mm)Length: 12.6 in (320.04 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1895
  • Condition:
    See product description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C67311stDibs: LU128214926362
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