Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Insect Brooch

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Insect Brooch

A striking 19th century insect brooch set with a central 0.45ct blue sapphire accented with rose cut diamonds and rubies to the body, wings, eyes and antennae. Set in silver -upon-gold. Circa 1870’s.

• Imported to France.
• Hallmarked with French eagle’s head mark, standard for 18ct gold and owl Import mark with 75 inside.
• The antennae of this impressive Victorian insect brooch is embellished with 2 rose cut diamonds and eyes with two natural 2 rubies.
• The large 0.45 ct. centre blue sapphire rose cut stone makes up the body of this magnificent brooch with abdomen of 18 rose cut diamonds and 17 rose cut rubies.
• Wing span 42mm silver and 18 kt. yellow gold settings set with 56 rose cut diamonds.

Dimensions –
Length x width x height: 3.2 x 4.2 x 1.3 cm
Weight: 11.60 grams

Main stone: Navy blue Sapphire
Cut: Rose cut
Weight: 0.45 carat.
Treatment: Treatment not indicated.

Rubies –
Cut: Rose cut
Quantity of stones: 19
19 x 0.04 ct
Total weight: 0.76 carats
Treatment: Treatment not indicated

Diamonds –
Quantity of diamonds – 74
Cut: Rose cut
74 x 0.02 ct
Approx weight in total: 1.48 carats.
Clarity: SI1
Colour: J

Condition: Condition: Has some wear and tear as expected, no damage, great overall condition.