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Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch
About the Item
Circa 1870s, 14k. Set with 2.0 carats of rosecut diamonds, a .75 carat cognac diamond (Fancy orangey brown), black enamel, and a 1.50 carat emerald, this fashionably refined 150-year-old Bee brooch is vintage chic at its antique best. Well-made in the traditional manner with meticulous attention to detail, this one-of-a-kind Bee is in excellent condition.
Remark: "From Napoleon to you, Bee's are posh chic."
SIZE: 2 1/4 inch wide by 1 1/4 inch high
WEIGHT: 14.9 grams
STONES: 2.0 carats total weight rosecut diamonds, .75 carat Fancy Brown diamond, 1.50 carat Emerald, and .05 carat ruby
HALLMARKS: None, tested 14k
STOCK NUMBER: 26553
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- Metal:14k Gold,Yellow Gold
- Stone:Diamond,Emerald
- Stone Cut:Emerald Cut
- Weight:14.9 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Width: 2.25 in (57.15 mm)
- Period:1880-1889
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Litchfield, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: 265531stDibs: LU23025115202
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