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Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s

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A beautiful Victorian diamond dragonfly brooch, c.1870s, the openwork design realistically modelled in silver and gold depicting a dragonfly in flight with wings outspread, the tapering body and wings set throughout with old cut diamonds and the eyes set with garnet cabochons to a single curved pin fitting. Insects were hugely popular motifs in Victorian jewellery and meaning was attached to them all with the dragonfly representing metamorphism and change. This is a lovely example, the old cut diamonds are bright and sparkly and the delicate antennae and legs have been carefully crafted, it would look perfect pinned to a shoulder, lapel or even hat where it would appear to have alighted briefly before flying off again. Period Victorian, circa 1870s Gemstones 53 x old cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 4.5cts Setting Silver and gold Weight 10.8 grams Dimensions 5.4cm / 2.1" wide from wing tip to tip 4.6cm / 1.8" tall Condition Very fine
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    10.84 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.82 in (46 mm)Width: 2.13 in (54 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Very Fine.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1265281stDibs: LU5215070752

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