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Antique Labradorite and Diamonds Fly Convertible Pendant/brooch, 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver, France, Circa 1880
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Antique Labradorite and Diamonds Fly Convertible Pendant/brooch, 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver, France, Circa 1880

19th century
For Sale by Heritagem
Description

Weight: 10.3gr

Metal: 18kt yellow gold and silver

Stones: 2 Labradorites

74 rose cut Diamonds

Condition: Very Good (traces of wears)

Hallmarks: French - the eagle’s head

Comments: This convertible pendant brooch features a sweet fly. This one is made in 18kt yellow gold and silver. It is adorned with 2 labradorites (traces of wears) that have nice blue and green shades. Wings and eyes are set with rose cut diamonds. It was made in the end of the 19th century. It is in very good antique condition (relatives with age). It can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant.

Dimensions: Height: 29.61mm / 1.16in

Width: 43.15mm / 1.69in

All our items comes with either a gemmological report or a jewellery report with circa and all useful information.

Declaration

Heritagem has dated this Victorian Insect Pendant Brooch to the Victorian era.

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SA866200
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9754
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Description
Weight: 10.3gr

Metal: 18kt yellow gold and silver

Stones: 2 Labradorites

74 rose cut Diamonds

Condition: Very Good (traces of wears)

Hallmarks: French - the eagle’s head

Comments: This convertible pendant brooch features a sweet fly. This one is made in 18kt yellow gold and silver. It is adorned with 2 labradorites (traces of wears) that have nice blue and green shades. Wings and eyes are set with rose cut diamonds. It was made in the end of the 19th century. It is in very good antique condition (relatives with age). It can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant.

Dimensions: Height: 29.61mm / 1.16in

Width: 43.15mm / 1.69in

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All our items comes with either a gemmological report or a jewellery report with circa and all useful information.
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Date of Manufacture

Heritagem has dated this Victorian Insect Pendant Brooch to the Victorian era.

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SA866200
Dealers Internal Ref
9754
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An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body.
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Archive I An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body.

Antique Labradorite and Diamonds Fly Convertible Pendant/brooch, 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver, France, Circa 1880

Archive II An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View II
Archive III An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View III
Archive IV An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View IV
Archive V An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View V
Archive VI An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View VI
Archive VII An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View VII
Archive VIII An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View VIII
Archive IX An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View IX
Archive X An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View X
Archive XI An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View XI
Archive XII An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body. View XII
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An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body.
Antique Labradorite and Diamonds Fly Convertible Pendant/Brooch, 18kt Yellow Gold and Silver, France, circa 1880
Ref: SA866200
An antique fly brooch and pendant crafted from yellow gold and silver, set with small diamonds across the wings and a polished cabochon labradorite body.
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Insect-themed jewellery gained immense popularity during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, driven by the Victorian fascination with natural history, botany, and entomology. Metalworkers and jewellers recreated flies, beetles, and butterflies using precious metals and gemstones to symbolise transformation and curiosity.

Late nineteenth-century pieces frequently utilised silver-topped gold settings, where silver secured the diamonds to enhance their colourless sparkle while a gold back protected garments from tarnish. Accent stones often included rose-cut diamonds and polished gemstone cabochons such as labradorite, garnet, or sapphire.

Authentic convertible brooches feature removable pin mechanisms, threaded screw posts, or collapsible bales designed to transition between a brooch and a necklace pendant. French origin is typically verified by specific eagle head or boar head control marks stamped onto the metal mountings.

Insect brooches can be fastened to tailored blazer lapels, coat collars, silk scarves, or velvet bands worn around the neck. Convertible designs allow the piece to adapt into a central pendant suspended from a fine metal chain for evening wear.

Clean gently using a dry, soft cloth and avoid submerging in liquid solutions, ultrasonic devices, or steam cleaners. Store the piece individually inside a fabric-lined jewellery box away from moisture to prevent surface abrasion to stones such as labradorite.
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