{"product_id":"late-victorian-dragonfly-brooch-diamond-set-wings-and-sapphire-body-circa-1900","title":"Late Victorian 18 Carat Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch","description":"\u003c!-- welcometext --\u003e\u003c!--- Late Victorian Dragonfly Brooch, Diamond Set Wings and Sapphire Body, circa 1900 --\u003e\u003c!---  --\u003e\u003c!--- BEGIN EMOTXT DO NOT REMOVE THIS LINE --\u003e\u003c!-- skeletonfile created by ITILIUM-Edit - 2.5.51.18023 --\u003e\u003c!-- on vr 09-feb-2018 - 17:49 --\u003e\u003c!-- by elkan --\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCirca 1900, a Victorian dragonfly brooch in 18 carat rose gold with silver topped wings, lavishly set with a scatter of old cut and rose cut diamonds. A vivid sapphire forms the body, with two small rubies picked out as eyes, and fine openwork gives the wings a light, floating look despite the sparkle. It sits neatly on the collar or lapel, catching light with every turn, a tiny creature of evening air made in precious materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlthough the jewel bears French hallmarks, its exact origin is unknown. For an explanation, see the section on hallmarks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCirca 1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 carat rose gold and details in silver (touchstone tested)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Diamonds --\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiamonds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFifteen\u003c!--more old mine--\u003e \u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003eold brilliant cut\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.40 carats, colour and clarity H\/L, VS\/I \u003cbr\u003e32\u003c!--more rose cuts \u0026 senailles--\u003e \u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003erose cut diamonds\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e and \u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003esenailles\u003c!--notonreportbegin--\u003e\u003c!--notonreportend--\u003e. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.\u003cbr\u003e- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece. \u003cbr\u003e- Verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Precstones --\u003e \u003cb\u003ePrecious stones\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOne\u003c!--sapphire--\u003e sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 0.30 carat\u003cbr\u003eTwo\u003c!--rubies--\u003e natural (?) rubies \u003cbr\u003eColour stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. \u003cbr\u003eIt is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlthough it carries typical French control marks representing a swan and an owl, we cannot be sure it is actually French as the owl was also used for items in finished condition that were brought to be examined by the French Assay office (the eagle’s head was used for items brought in unfinished).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- condition-weight-dimensions --\u003e \u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.83 cm (1.51 inch) x 3.24 cm (1.28 inch)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e8.20 grams (5.27 dwt)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--- END EMOTXT DO NOT REMOVE THIS LINE --\u003e\u003c!-- objectdescription --\u003e","brand":"Adin Fine Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57617038475651,"sku":"JDAD-26050-0268","price":10920.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6483\/files\/26050-0268.p00_Late_20Victorian_20Dragonfly_20Brooch_20_20Diamond_20Set_20Wings_20and_20Sapphire_20Body_20_20circa_201900-en.jpg?v=1773763602","url":"https:\/\/jewellerydiscovery.co.uk\/products\/late-victorian-dragonfly-brooch-diamond-set-wings-and-sapphire-body-circa-1900","provider":"Jewellery Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}