This exceptionally hand crafted, richly detailed, vintage brooch is 1940 circa, Italian origin
\nModeled in the most fascinating fly design in a magic combination of earth mined gemstones
\nHand crafted of solid 18 KT gold with some silver portions for the Diamond set
\nBody is set with a large and deep cut natural Opal of 14.00 Ct (20.9 x 15.3) bordered with 1.30 Ct of natural Red Rubies beautiful quality for more color hues contrast and details
\nWings and eyes are set with very fine variety and good sized rose cut Diamonds white and sparkly \u2013 eyes .60 Ct for both \u2013 wings 3.50 Ct. measured by the spread- Diamond TCW is 4.10 Ct
\nBrooch is 48 x 69 mm (h. x w.) with 27.9 grams gross weight
\nSpectacular vintage example men creativity meets mother nature gifts
\nThe use of insects as live jewelry has existed for many centuries, with the Egyptians believed to have been the first to have worn insects as jewelry<\/p>\n
UK buyers please note there will be no extra duty tax to be paid
\nUnless otherwise stated boxes are for presentation only<\/p>\n
PLEASE NOTE
\nInternational sales are not meant on home approval
\nDue to cross borders custom’s duty we do not accept returns from outside
\nEU state members unless grossly misrepresented<\/p>\n
Further Details Below<\/p>\n
Metal: 18 Kt gold and silver, tested
\nHallmarks: none\/worn
\nGems: 1 oval cabochon cut natural opal of approx 14.00 Ct (20.9 x 15.3) \u2013 2 Dutch rose cut diamonds totaling approx .60 Ct (by spread) \u2013 44 rose cut diamonds totaling approx 3.50 Ct (by spread) \u2013 30 round faceted cut natural rubies totaling approx 1.20 Ct
\nMeasures: 48 x 69 mm (h. x w.)
\nWeight: 27.9 grams
\nCondition: very good commensurate to age and use<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\nModeled in the most fascinating fly design in a magic combination of earth mined gemstones
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