1.38 ct Diamond and 0.42 ct Emerald, 9 ct Yellow Gold Insect Brooch - Antique

Description

This impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9 ct yellow gold with silver settings in the form of a 'green bottle fly'.

The insect’s four wings are embellished with sixteen silver set Old European cut diamonds of various sizes.

The thorax of the green bottle fly is ornamented with an impressive feature collet set step cut natural emerald.

The abdomen is further accented with a larger collet set step cut natural emerald.

The head of this impressive insect brooch is embellished with two cabochon ruby eyes.

This 1880’s bar brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and security clasp.

The antique Victorian insect brooch is supplied with two independent diamond grading report cards.

This Victorian brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 ct gold and silver.

"Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics."

Reference: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press.

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