Marcus & Co. Moonstone and Diamond Brooch

Designed as a moth, the body composed of a pear-shaped moonstone cabochon, the wings set with calibré-cut moonstone cabochons, accented by marquise-shaped diamonds, the upper wings articulated.Length 2¾ inchesSigned Marcus18 karat gold and 14 karat white goldCirca 1930s

Condition Report:
In very good condition, with minor abrasions and discoloration to the mounting commensurate with age and wear. The mounting tests as 18 karat gold and 14 karat (white) gold. The moonstones are colorless with strong blue adularescence, eye clean to slightly included. The diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat, are approximately F-G color, VVS-SI clarity. Gross weight approximately 25 dwts.