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Life-like Victorian bee brooch with emerald, ruby, pearls, diamond (circa 1820)


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eNum: 0614.OWED.0416

Amazing early 19th century bug brooch bug brooch in the form of a bee, made c1820 to 1830. It is set in eighteen-carat yellow gold and the bug itself is made from a natural pearl as the main body.
The head is a Colombian emerald.
The eyes are Burma rubies and the wings are set with old European-cut diamonds.
It is an exceptional example of a bug brooch and in superb original condition.

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(You can find this item in the category Brooches, as well as Pearls and Wonders)

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