Antique Victorian Opal and Diamond Bee Brooch Pendant

Victorian Opal and Diamond Bee Brooch Pendant

This beautiful Victorian period  brooch pendant has been hand modelled in 18ct gold. Lovely in design, set throughout with natural opals and diamonds. The body is made by a solitaire cushion old mine cut Diamond of 1.05 carat  releasing lots of glowing sparkle thank to the size and quality of the main diamond. The body is further embellished by opal and diamond cluster the opal shows flashes of colour as it catching the light. The wings set with opal and diamonds with attractive ethereal effect between the gemstones and ruby set eyes.

Skilfully set little 2 rose cut on the antennas.

• Back allows wearing it either as brooch or a pendant.
• Metal: 18 ct rose gold, tested
• Hallmarks: none/worn
• Gems: 1 cushion old mine cut diamond of approx 1.05 Ct (F/VS 5.8 x 5.6 mm.) – 2 rose and 21 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.60 Ct (G-VVS/VS) – 3 oval cabochon cut natural harlequin opal of 9 x 5 mm. each (average)
• Measures: 25 x 40 mm. (h. x w.)
• Weight: 7.5 grams
• Condition: very good commensurate to age and use
• Victorian Period
• Circa 1880

Insect jewellery was popular and trendy during the Victorian period, they were used to adorn a lady outfit in many different ways showing their fascination for natural history.