Pearl and 0.17ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch - Antique Victorian

This impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold in the form of a winged insect.

Each of the four wings is accented with an individual Dutch cut diamond.

The thorax of the insect is ornamented with an impressive feature collet set Dutch cut diamond and the abdomen represented by an impressive 5mm pearl.

The remainder of this 1890s insect pin is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, with a textured finish to the wing borders and hind legs.

This impressive example of Victorian jewellery secures with a simple twist design pin to the reverse.

The pin is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.

This antique brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18ct gold.

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This brooch is fine quality, set with an impressive pearl and very high colour graded old cut diamonds.

It is a very good gauge of gold and in excellent condition.

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

Colour (average grades) G

Clarity (average grades) SI 2

Cut Dutch

Content (total) 0.17 carat

Length from antennae to tip of tail 1.25cm/0.49""

Width across wings 1.4cm/0.55"

Length of pin 6.8cm/2.68"

Pearl diameter 5mm

2.14 grams