Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin

About the Item

This Victorian era brooch pin is a stunning piece of early 1900s antique insect jewelry. The curious cicada expertly crafted of 18 karat gold and platinum, the pin overflows with 2 carats total of antique cut diamonds - guaranteed to make a sparkling statement. A single fancy champagne diamond nestled in the wing for good luck. Subtly finished with two natural sapphire eyes, this impressive collectible jewel is an excellent value and a cherished heirloom. Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA Condition: Previous repair to front leg; in very good condition, recently polished. Era: Victorian Year: 1837-1901 Metal: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: Carat Weight: 2.00 carats total Cuts: Old Mine, Old European and Rose Color: Fancy Brown to Near Colorless Clarity: VS1 to I1 Accent Gemstones: 2 Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphires Dimensions: 55mm x 28mm Weight: 18.4 grams Graded by GIA standards Includes: Certified Appraisal $10,500. Custom Box & Free Expedited Shipping 100% Money Back Guarantee. Reasonable offers always considered. Item Id: BR0052PN
  • Metal:
    14k Gold,Platinum
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Blue Sapphire
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    18.4 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.11 in (28 mm)Length: 2.17 in (55 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1837-1901
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Previous repair to front leg; remains in very good condition. Polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Barbara, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BR0052PN1stDibs: LU1018320565262
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
    Located in Santa Barbara, CA
    This authentic, antique Victorian era lizard brooch is a century old surprise. Shimmering diamonds and lush green emerald 'scales' create an elegant pattern and color palate alongsid...
    Category

    Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

  • Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier
    Located in Santa Barbara, CA
    A most unusual and large turtle brooch bursting with a sparkling diamond encrusted shell. This extraordinary tortoise pin with 160 individually pave' set diamonds framed within highl...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s Victorian Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

  • Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin
    Located in Santa Barbara, CA
    A phenomenal Victorian revival brooch pin. The large spider is laced with a cluster of sparkling rose cut diamonds and ruby eyes and a luxuriant, lustrous black Tahitian pearl. Hand-...
    Category

    2010s Victorian Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

  • Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
    Located in Santa Barbara, CA
    A beautiful antique insect pin, made in the late 1800s during the Victorian Era. En Tremblant, French for "To Tremble" describes the moveable wings on this magnificent diamond Dragon...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

  • Edwardian 3.46 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch Necklace
    Located in Santa Barbara, CA
    With the most mesmerizing pierced openwork filigree, this antique Edwardian Art Deco platinum brooch or pin is a most versatile accessory for your wardrobe. Admiring glances will not...
    Category

    Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, Platinum

  • Tiffany & Co. Vintage 1980s Monstera Leaf Pin
    By Tiffany & Co.
    Located in Santa Barbara, CA
    A minimalist and classy Tiffany & Co. pin. The sizable, 2" brooch of a high polished 14k yellow gold is crafted into the shape of a monstera plant leaf. Can be styled in 100s of way...
    Category

    Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches

    Materials

    Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

You May Also Like
  • Sapphire Diamond Gold Insect Pin Brooch
    Located in Beverly Hills, CA
    A cute little critter that will accompany any sweater or blouse. It features two cabochon sapphire eyes weighing a total of 0.25 carats, along with 0.43 carats of round brilliant cut...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch
    Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and 0.17 carat diamond insect pin brooch in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our collection of animal rela...
    Category

    Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

    Materials

    Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • Fontana Ruby Damond Platinum Gold Insect Brooch Pin
    By Fontana
    Located in New York, NY
    Fontana Roma 18k gold and platinum insect brooch, set with rubies and approx. 1.00cts in diamonds. Brooch is 30mm x 26mm. Marked: Fontana Roma, PT 750. We...
    Category

    20th Century Italian Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

  • Art Deco Celluloid Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin
    Located in Montreal, QC
    Fabulous and Light as a feather Celluloid Dragonfly brooch. Circa 1930s. Transparent wings molded Celluloid figurative body with stick pin and bulldog closure system. Measuring appro...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

  • Antique Perl Sapphire Insect Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin
    Located in New York, NY
    Antique 18k gold insect brooch, set with pearls and blue sapphires. The brooch measures 55mm x 22mm. Comes in original antique fitted box. Marked 750 and with scratched on numbers. W...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Brooches

    Materials

    Sapphire, Gold

  • Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
    Located in New York, NY
    This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural mined blue Sapphire of great beauty. The eyes ar...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

    Materials

    Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Recently Viewed

View All