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Antique 18K Dragonfly Brooch, Circa 1880-1910

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Antique, circa 1880-1910, 18K yellow gold and silver handmade dragonfly brooch/pendant slide with sapphire, opal, ruby and diamond. The plique-a-jour wings are pale blue/green enamel and set with 12 opals. The veins in the wings are silver, set with 163 single cut diamonds (one has been replaced with a brilliant cut). There are two antique full cut diamonds bead set in the head and measure approximately 3.2 and 2.0mm each. The body has one bezel set oval cabochon cut sapphire weighing approximately 4.0 carats and measuring 10.9x8.2mm. There are seven additional cabochon cut sapphires in the body and that embodies the tail. The end of the tail is set with 21 single cut diamonds. The eyes are bezel set with two oval cabochon cut rubies measuring approximately 4.0x2.7mm. * Approximate total weight of the single cut diamonds are 1.50 carats. The full cut diamonds are an approximate total weight of 0.15 carat. * The diamonds average in H color and VS clarity. * The brooch is fitted on the back with triple chain loops and a locking pin back. * See additional comments
  • Metal:
    18k Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Opal,Ruby,Sapphire
  • Stone Cut:
    Cabochon
  • Weight:
    29 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 3.68 in (93.48 mm)Length: 3 in (76.2 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau
  • Place of Origin:
    Unknown
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1910
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: one diamond was replaced over time. Wear consistent with age and use. The enamel on one wing has a light crack but otherwise the piece is in very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Old Tappan, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2244214156502
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