Plique-a-jour enamel, gold and silver bee broch set with rose-cut diamonds and rubies. 19th century work
18ct (750°/oo) yellow gold and silver (800°/oo) chiselled and enamelled bee brooch. Body set with black enamel and a supposed natural pearl. Wings set with rose-cut diamonds and plique-a-jour enamel (cracks) and eyes set with small round rubies. Yellow gold pin.
19th century work.
Gross weight : 8.6g (0.28oz).
Brooch dimensions : approx. 4.6 x 3cm (1-3/4 x 1-1/8in)
Condition report : Missing rose-cut diamonds, losses and cracks to plique-a-jour enamel wings.
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Provenance :
- Item(s) quantity: 1
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Period :
19th Century
- Weight in g : 8 g
- Expertissim Reference: 2015060804
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Material:
- Brooch Diamond
- Brooch Silver
- Brooch Gold
- Brooch Ruby