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Vintage Insect Brooch

8.09ct Chrysophrase and 1.26ct Diamond and Ruby, 14ct White Gold Insect Brooch - Vintage European Circa 1950

A stunning, fine and impressive 8.09 carat chrysophrase and 1.26 carat diamond and 0.06 carat ruby, 14 carat white gold insect brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections

SKU C5998

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This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 14 ct white gold.


The brooch has been stylistically modelled in the form of an insect.


The abdomen of the insect is represented by an 8.09ct cabochon cut chrysophrase, four claw set in white gold.


The body of the insect brooch is ornamented with five individually claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds.


The insect's wings are each represented by two rows of six pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds to each side of the abdomen, totalling twenty-four diamonds.


The eye's of the insect are represented by two impressive collet set round faceted cut rubies, totaling 0.06cts.


The insect's legs are represented by four white gold strands which extend from the main body of the insect.


The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and push fit clasp.


This vintage insect brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 carat white gold.


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


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Origin: Europe

This 1950s vintage insect brooch is excellent quality set with an impressive chrysophrase displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.

The brooch features impressive rubies that show fine colour and brilliance.

The brooch is accented with well colour matched diamonds, displaying fine white colour and brilliance.

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


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewellery/estate jewelry.


Cut Cabochon

Content 8.09 carats


Colour (average grades) G

Clarity (average grades) VS2

Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round

Content (total) 1.26 carats


Colour Red

Cut Round faceted

Content 0.06 carats


Length of setting 3cm/1.18"

Width of setting 3cm/1.18"

Across pin 2.8cm/1.1"

Height of setting 9.1mm/0.36"


7.03 grams


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