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Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
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This delicate little brooch dates back to the 1880s and is a fabulous piece of Victorian jewellery. The handcrafted fly is a collection of gemstones including a total of 0.55 carat's of old and rose cut diamonds. They are estimated as G in colour and VS in clarity. The bottom of the fly is a light lime green demantoid garnet. It is a natural gemstone weighing 0.15 carat, as are the two rubies for eyes which total 0.02 carat. The setting work is made in silver whilst the detailing and bar brooch have been made in 15 carat yellow gold. At either end of the bar are two natural pearls to finish off this beautiful piece.
Gemstone: Diamond
Stone Shape: Old Cut, Rose Cut
Carat Weight: 0.55 Main Total
Colour: G
Clarity: VS
Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold, Silver
Age: 1880s
- Metal:15k Gold,Silver
- Stone:Diamond,Garnet,Ruby
- Stone Cut:Old European Cut
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:Unknown
- Period:1880-1889
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
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