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Antique Gemstone Buttonhole
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2.31ct Garnet, 0.30 ct Diamond, Ruby and Pearl, 9 ct Yellow Gold Insect Buttonhole Brooch - Antique Circa 1920

£1,495.00

A fine and impressive 2.31 carat garnet, 0.30 carat diamond, pearl, 0.04 carat ruby and 9 carat yellow gold, platinum set insect buttonhole brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections

SKU C6669

This fine and impressive antique gemstone buttonhole has been crafted in 9 ct yellow gold with a platinum setting.


This antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a winged insect.


The abdomen of the insect is ornamented with an impressive collet set 2.31ct oval faceted cut garnet.


The pierced decorated wings are each embellished with nine platinum pavé set eight-cut diamonds, varying in size dependant on location.


The thorax of the winged insect is ornamented with an impressive cultured pearl.


The insect's legs and head are crafted in 9 ct yellow gold, set with two collet set round faceted cut rubies to represent the eyes.


The antique gemstone brooch secures to the reverse with a 9 ct yellow gold coiling button hold fastening.


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


The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.


Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this fine example of antique jewellery.


View our collection of 1920s brooches


This antique gemstone buttonhole/brooch is excellent quality set with an impressive garnet displaying a fine colour and brilliance.

The cultured pearl displays fine colour and lustre.

The high colour graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

The brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and platinum, and is in excellent condition.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique insect jewellery.


Cut Oval Faceted

Content 2.31 carats


Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1

Cut Eight

Content 0.30 carat


Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.04 carat


Length of setting 1.84cm/0.72"

Width of setting 2.04cm/0.8"

Diameter of fastening 9.14mm/0.36"

Height of setting 5.4mm/0.21"

Diameter of pearl 3.6mm/0.14"


2.96 grams


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