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Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch

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A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.04 carat diamond and 0.05 carat natural blue sapphire, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a winged insect; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian bar brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The two parallel bars, ornamented with seed pearl terminals, display a stylized winged insect to the center. The insect's four wings are embellished with fourteen seed pearls of various sizes. The thorax of the insect is ornamented with a bezel set round mixed cut natural blue sapphire, and the abdomen displays a larger seed pearl. The head of this impressive insect brooch is further accented with two bezel set old Dutch cut diamonds. This 1900s bar brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening and benefits from the additional security of a fine link chain and safety clip. This antique brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15k gold. The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique gold brooch is fine quality set with a natural blue sapphire and very high color graded old cut diamonds. The brooch is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old Dutch Content (total) 0.04 carat Sapphire Quality Color (average grades) Natural blue Cut Round mixed Content (total) 0.05 carat Dimensions Length of bar 4cm/1.57" Width across insect 1.8cm/0.70" Height of setting 4.60mm/0.18" Safety chain length 5mm/1.96" Pearl diameter 1-4mm Weight 4.50 grams Date: Circa 1900 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A4815
  • Metal:
    15k Gold,Yellow Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Pearl,Sapphire
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    0.09 ct
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.18 in (4.58 mm)Width: 0.7 in (17.78 mm)Length: 1.96 in (49.79 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    Unknown
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A48151stDibs: LU12828825242
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