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Vintage 2.75ct Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Onyx Yellow Gold Scarab Beetle Brooch

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A stunning, fine and impressive large 2.75 carat diamond, 0.87 carat ruby, 0.08 carat sapphire and onyx, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch in the form of a scarab beetle; part of our gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings. The large brooch has been modelled in the form of a scarab beetle. The body of the beetle is represented by an impressive onyx featuring a fluted design. The lower, curvilinear shaped border of the onyx panel is encompassed with a silver setting embellished with forty-five Dutch cut diamonds. A pierced decorated fanning design overlays the upper portion of the onyx panel, ornamented with thirty-two further Dutch cut diamonds. The beetle's thorax is accented to the center with an elevated collet set cabochon cut ruby, encompassed by ten pavé set diamonds. Each of the beetle's eight legs features a single collet set round faceted cut ruby, in addition to a single pavé set Dutch cut diamond. The scarab beetle's head features a textured finish, with two collet set round faceted cut sapphires representing the eyes. A millegrain decorated setting on the beetle's head features three pavé set diamonds, accented with four further diamonds to the pincers. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged double pin and clasps. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of one of the insect's legs with an 18k gold fineness mark (18K). This impressive vintage scarab beetle brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold and silver. This stunning large brooch is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning gold scarab beetle brooch is excellent quality, set with impressive rubies and sapphires displaying fine color and brilliance. The diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and silver, and is in excellent condition. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive vintage scarab beetle brooch. Ruby Quality Cut Cabochon/Round Faceted Content 0.87 carat Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Round Faceted Content 0.08 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) I Clarity (average grades) P2 Cut Dutch Content 2.75 carat Number of Diamonds 102 Dimensions Length of setting6.1cm/2.4' Width of setting 6.2cm/2.44' Across pin 4.3cm/1.69' Height of setting1.45cm/0.57' Weight 38.19 grams Date: Circa 1950 SKU: C7198
  • Metal:
    Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Onyx,Ruby,Sapphire
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    38.19 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.57 in (14.48 mm)Width: 2.44 in (61.98 mm)Length: 2.4 in (60.96 mm)
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Please see description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C71981stDibs: LU128216508782
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