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Ruby Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Ring French Antique Insect Bug Gold

$3,650
£2,790.62
€3,214.23
CA$5,114.77
A$5,710.16
CHF 2,992.04
MX$69,897.95
NOK 37,998.90
SEK 35,828.14
DKK 23,988.13
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This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee or Fly Insect Ring set with a very fine Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The French Belle Epoque insect jewels are of the highest quality and exude the elegance of the period. The three dimensional fly or bee is exquisitely made. The bee is fully modeled and sits atop a circular disc. The wings are adorned with gorgeous Rose Cut Diamonds of superb quality. The head is a very fine deep red Ruby of wonderful color. The body is a gorgeous Pink Sapphire. This whimsical jewel will sit delightfully on your finger and is a joy to behold. The Victorians adored their insect jewels and this ring is amongst the most beautiful and elegant we have seen. Provenance: From the personal Paris collection of one of Cartier's most esteemed Jewelers who created some of Cartier's most exquisite designs. The ring is currently a size 5.25 US and can be easily resized. The top of the ring is 12mm (1/2 inch) in diameter. The fly is 9mm in length. The fly and top of the ring are 18 Karat Gold. The band is 14 Karat Gold. The ring weighs 1.3 grams.

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