Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Dragonfly Brooch or Pendant

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Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Dragonfly Brooch or Pendant

Name: Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Dragonfly Brooch or Pendant
Brand: Unknown
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$35,000List Price

About the Item

Victorian Period Style was primarily focused on elements found within Nature. At this time, various artists and design firms would study drawings, as well as, observe different nature scenes and environments by travelling all over the world to obtain new and interesting design inspirations & concepts. Jewelry designers and firms used this inspiration in many different ways from the way they would select colored stones to the type of objects or shapes they would choose to re-create in the form of jewelry. For example, to create a brooch such as an insect like a Dragonfly as opposed to a flower such as a Pansey or Forget Me Nots. The present example was selected because Dragonfly(s) are appreciated and often collected by many as they are known to symbolize immortality, regeneration & good luck as as well as Eternal Love. This particular Dragonfly is designed so much larger because it is designed to be an adult Dragonfly which is why it is one of the largest one in the market place today. Additionally, the colors of ruby and sapphire mixed suggest the symbolism that was being presented between two lovers and given its a size and decision to include sapphire along the tail suggests that it was a gift from him to her for their everlasting love they hoped would remain immortal. The present example is also exceptionally unique not only because of its high carat weight and extremely rare large design, but also because of the extremely detailed curving tail which is set delicately set with natural sapphires and how three dimensionally set the wings are to the body with carefully selected alternating gemstone ruby and sapphire stones. The silver set on top of gold wings have been delicately set within a gorgeous realistic millegrain open work setting and further enhanced with Old European cut diamonds of various sizes. The brooch is in extremely great condition and is much larger then many others of its kind with extreme detail throughout as we have had many others that are both much smaller with shorter straight tails and also less detail to the stone settings and stone choice. The head of this impressive Victorian Multi Gemstone brooch is embellished with 3 old European cut diamonds representing the antennae and mouth and the eyes are further accented with two smaller natural rubies. The large 3.3 carat center Old European cut stone makes up the body of this magnificent brooch with 8 graduated sized cushion cut Natural Sapphires running along the segmented tail totaling approximately 6 carats and displayed alternatively between 14 old European cut diamonds in various sizes. Also interesting to note is that, every other segment of the tail is one stone sapphire carefully matched with alternating two pair diamond stone segments rather then just one diamond every other. Finally, the larger upper wings each have two large cushion cut 2.5 carat natural sapphires totaling approximately 5 carats and the lower wings have approximately 1.5 carat natural cushion cut rubies totaling approximately 3 carats. Additionally, this rare and beautiful antique dragonfly secures to the reverse side with a detachable hinged pin and also has pendant hole loops where it can be worn on a chain as either a pendant or interchangeably as a brooch on a lapel or in the hair. For additional details. please do not hesitate to ask or request a video or more photos. Size Dimensions: Circa: 1850-1880s Width - 90mm / 9cm / 3.5 inches Wing to Wing Length 114mm / 11.4cm /4.5 inches Head to Tail Thickness 11mm/ 1.1cm Grams 64 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Additional Style Suggestions : Hope you find these Tips provided by InsideoutStyle helpful! 11 Ways to Style Brooches 1. Wear it up high on your lapel or shoulder. Often when we put on a brooch we do so from the angle of looking down (kind of how our head and neck works really) but instead of looking down and pinning on, try looking in the mirror to find the best placement for your brooch. If you want to look taller, high up is better. If you want to draw attention away from your bust, higher up is also better. 2. Make a statement. If you have a wider or shorter neck, a brooch is a great way to draw attention up to your portrait area (that’s right, think about dressing your portrait area first, rather than your stomach/hips/thighs/butt) which will draw attention to your face (and away from that stomach/hips/thighs/butt). Find a larger scale brooch to make a statement 3. Wear it in the middle – traditionally we choose to wear a brooch on one or other shoulder, but how about wearing it in the middle of a high necked top such as a halterneck style – like a necklace just without the chain! 4. Pin it to your blouse collar. This can look great with a smaller more delicate brooch. It doesn’t have to be on a jacket lapel. 5. Put it on a chain and wear it as a necklace. Alternatively attach it to a wide velvet ribbon and tie it choker style. 6. Use it to “tie” a scarf. Avoid bulky knots and and use a brooch to hold a scarf together. 7. Wear it at your waist. A cross over top or cardigan can be clipped together with a big statement brooch. More than one at a time. Just like necklaces, you don’t have to stop at one at a time. Group similar styles of brooches together on your shoulder or lapel. 9. Wear it as a belt buckle. This requires a large scale brooch to adorn the buckle. 10. Attach it to your clutch. A fabric clutch can be accessorized with a brooch. 11. Put it on your hat. This is particularly great for larger brooches, or clustering of brooches on a felt hat.

Metal:
9k Gold,Silver
Stone:
Ruby,Sapphire,White Diamond
Stone Cut:
Cushion Cut
Dimensions:
Height: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)Width: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850-1880
Condition:
The Brooch / pendant is in gorgeous condition considering how fragile it is. It is delicately set throughout segment by segment with carefully planned stone sizes and gemstone color motif. There are no stones missing and no dents to setting or legs.
Seller Location:
New york, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU121234741971

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