Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 1.30 carat diamond and pearl, 0.02 carat ruby and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set 'dragonfly' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.
The brooch has been modelled in the form of a dragonfly.
The pierced decorated, paired wings are each embellished with twelve pavé set Dutch cut diamonds of various sizes.
The thorax of the dragonfly is ornamented with a 4.5mm natural pearl and a larger collet set Dutch cut diamond, the attached segmented abdomen is collet set with a further six graduated Dutch cut diamonds.
The dragonfly's legs and head are crafted in 9k yellow gold, set with two collet set cabochon cut rubies to represent the eyes.
The forelegs of the dragonfly are clutching a single silver collet set Old European round cut diamond.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a 9k yellow gold hinged pin and clasp, and benefits from the additional security of a clip and fine link safety chain.
This antique Victorian insect brooch...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 1 Carat Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold