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The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
This charming brooch is beautifully crafted in 18ct gold.
The insect is realistically designed with great attention to detail.
The abdomen is a colet set oval pearl with a oval ruby thorax and emerald eyes.
The wing are encrusted with Rose cut diamonds that are set in silver to show them off to perfection
The design is completed with a pearl terminating the bar on the brooch
This delightful brooch looks stunning when worn
The brooch is 4 cm long ( 1.5" ) long
Bee is 2.3 x 1.3 cm (0.9" x 0.5" )
Pearl 5.5 & 4.5 cm Ruby 4 cm Emeralds 2 cm
Diamonds between 2 mm- 1.5 mm
Tests 18 carat gold
Dates to the late Victorian period circa 1890
It is in exceptional condition
It weighs 4.5 grams
It comes in the presentation box illustrated.
I have a matching brooch with turquoise body listed separately
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The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Victorian Bee Brooch Antique 18ct Gold Ruby Pearl Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Insect Brooch
