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Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond

$4,202.71
£3,139.75
€3,550
CA$5,852.07
A$6,287.72
CHF 3,373.35
MX$74,076.63

About the Item

For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the Aesthetic period (1880-1901) during queen Victorias reign. This stunner is set with diamonds, rubies and a pearl. The details in this brooch are phenomenal. The wings are wonderfully engraved, the settings of the pearl and rubies are finished with filigree and to ensure the diamonds to sparkle more, they are set in gold covered silver so they blend in perfectly and form a bigger sparkling union. This stunning brooch is set with twenty marvellous rose cut diamonds. These diamonds were all cut by hand and therefore unique, which makes us loving them even more. But not only the diamonds steel the show, the stunning pearl adds the right amount of class to this brooch. On top of that, two red rubies are used as the eyes of this beauty? These old cut rubies have both a diameter of approx 2,1mm. This lovely bee is not hallmarked, yet we believe it has a Belgian origin. We love this Queen, because, what is not to love? It is wonderfully detailed, the colours match perfectly and the diamonds are truly the icing on the cake! Total length : 3,1 cm - 1,21 inch Total width : 4,2 cm - 1,64 inch Total weight: 8,8 gr Diamonds : 20 in total --- All rose cut : The fourteen smallest have a diameter of approximately 2 mm, the biggest one in the tail has a diameter of approx 2,7mm and the four in the wings are approx 2,7*2,2 mm. The prettiest and biggest one forming the queens head is approx 3,4*3,4 mm. Condition : Very Good - antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : no - spectro tested Condition : The condition of the jewel can be seen on the pictures. Please study them carefully and be your own judge. The present scratches in gold have come over the years as with all vintage beautiful jewellery that are worn. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please let us know so that we can offer you a full refund after you have returned the jewel. My goal is to find a good and happy second home for my jewellery. I therefore think it is very important that you are satisfied with your purchase. Import TAX : Please please note that Customs duties might apply when ordering outside of the European Union.
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Sapphire
  • Stone Cut:
    Rose Cut
  • Weight:
    8.8 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.66 in (42 mm)Length: 1.23 in (31 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B 121stDibs: LU3881222114292

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