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Victorian era 18K gold diamond pink sapphire pearl double fly brooch
About the Item
This very rare Victorian era fly brooch brings an exotic and vibrant mix of elements that combine imagination with beautiful and vivid colored gemstones. The brooch is mounted in 18K yellow gold featuring two little flies made of diamonds in rose cut style, pink sapphires and natural pearls.
Fly jewelry, as part of the wild world of the animal inspired jewelry, used to be worn as pendant or brooch during the Victorian era. This brooch is a very rare and fine example to bring you a touch of magic surrealism.
So daring, so meticulously crafted and so original, this antique fly gold brooch is surly a very unique piece to add to your jewelry collection.
Measurements and Condition
Overall good condition. Traces of use and oxydation on the gold, especially on the back of the brooch. Please see photos.
French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K gold on the brooch. (top of the brooch).
Size: 50mm *22mm
Weight: 6.25g
- Metal:18k Gold
- Stone:Pink Sapphire,Diamond,Pearl
- Stone Cut:Rose Cut
- Weight:6.25 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.87 in (22 mm)Length: 1.97 in (50 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1860s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Versailles, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3037220210532
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