1.28ct Diamond, Pearl and Garnet, 15ct Yellow Gold 'Hornet' Brooch - Antique Circa 1880

This impressive antique pearl brooch has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold in the form of a hornet.

Two of the hornet's wings are ornamented with elongated dutch cut diamonds.

The head and thorax are also ornamented with old dutch cut diamonds.

The head of this fine brooch is also embellished with two cabochon cut garnet eyes.

Completing the hornet is a baroque pearl abdomen, two realistically decorated wings and six realistically modelled legs.

This piece of antique jewellery secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and hook fastening.

The 15ct fineness mark (15k) is struck to the reverse of the hinged pin and hook fastening.

The antique pearl brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.

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Date: Circa 1880

This antique pearl insect brooch is fine quality, set with quality gemstones and very high colour graded diamonds.

The brooch is a good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique insect jewellery.

Colour (average grades) G

Clarity (average grades) P1

Cut Dutch

Content (total) 1.28 carats

Length bar 5.5cm/2.1"

Width across wings 2.3cm/0.9"

Length of body 1.9cm/0.7"

6.50 grams