A magnificent, animated bee brooch inspired by the colourful insect jewellery of the early 1900s. It’s bejewelled with twinkling rose cut diamonds approx. 1.8Ct total , blue sapphires approx. 5.2Ct total and two green peridot eyes approx. 0.10Ct each . Insect jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20 th century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country and were often decorated with colourful gemstones to enhance their beauty and value. The sapphires are a vibrant royal blue and contrast beautifully with the diamonds. The largest are 0.30 & 0.45Ct and are a combination of oval and pear cuts, with a line of calibre set french cut stones lining the edge of the wings. The piece is a union of silver and 18ct gold with milgrain edging and articulated back legs and wings that wobble and flap to give life to the piece. It’s very striking and is secured with a pin and locking clasp on the reverse. We recommend you insure for 4,300. We can provide a written valuation on completion of the sale. Weight: 12.8 Grams measures: height 41mm x width 33mm x depth 7mm metal: silver 18ct gold tested stones: sapphires largest 4 x 5mm, approx. 0.45Ct 5.2Ct total , diamonds approx. 1.8Ct total , peridots 2 x 3mm, approx. 0.10Ct each condition: excellent item number: aj719 find your signature sparkle view our full art deco collection to view the other art deco sapphire jewellery items currently available. Shop with confidence ...
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A magnificent, animated bee brooch inspired by the colourful insect jewellery of the early 1900s. It’s bejewelled with twinkling rose cut diamonds approx. 1.8Ct total
