Late 19th-century French work
Late 19th-century French work
“Insect” brooch in 800‰ silver and 750‰ rose gold, the openwork body and wings entirely adorned with rose-cut and crown-cut diamonds; its eyes accented with oval cabochon cat’s-eye diopside stones set in a closed setting. Removable pin mechanism in 750‰ yellow gold and a safety pin in 750‰ yellow gold.
Numbered “1337.”
Workshop diamond-shaped hallmark.
Dimensions: 4.1 x 3.3 cm.
Gross weight: 15.3 g.
(Minor chips and scratches; two missing stones; solder repairs).
Late 19th-century French work
“Insect” brooch in 800‰ silver and 750‰ rose gold, the openwork body and wings entirely adorned with rose-cut and crown-cut diamonds; its eyes accented with oval cabochon cat’s-eye diopside stones set in a closed setting. Removable pin mechanism in 750‰ yellow gold and a safety pin in 750‰ yellow gold.
Numbered “1337.”
Workshop diamond-shaped hallmark.
Dimensions: 4.1 x 3.3 cm.
Gross weight: 15.3 g.
(Minor chips and scratches; two missing stones; solder repairs).
