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Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Antique Bee Bug Brooch

$2,125
£1,598.88
€1,851.98
CA$2,991.88
A$3,324.30
CHF 1,747.45
MX$40,576.73
NOK 22,094.04
SEK 20,713.66
DKK 13,821.82

About the Item

Designed as a stylized bee with textured body, engraved vein wings, and spindly legs Featuring round cut ruby eyes - transparent medium purplish red in color Weighing approximately 0.08 carat total - bezel set With old European cut diamonds flush set throughout Weighing approximately 0.26 carat total Eye clean and bright Completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 x 1 3/8 inches - including bale Total Weight: 4.6 grams Stock Number: We-14911
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    4.6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.38 in (35.06 mm)Length: 1 in (25.4 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1905
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WE-149111stDibs: LU1184326765342

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