DATE: Victorian, c.1860

This gorgeous antique brooch is modelled as a little insect. The insects wings are set with juicy garnets, spread, with small rose cut diamonds set in-between. It's body is set with further glistening rose cuts, and the eyes are ruby set. It features fine goldwork a it's legs spread in front and behind the insect, and it rests upon a curved gold bar featuring a natural pearl accent. It's crafted in 15k yellow gold, while the insect features silver settings. It dates from the Victorian period and remains in great condition. 

STONES 

Garnet 

Rose Cut Diamonds 

Pearl

Ruby 

MEASUREMENTS 

Bug: 1.9 x 1.2cm

Bar: 5.2cm

WEIGHT 

7.5g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold 

CONDITION 

Very good