Victorian beetle garnet brooch
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Victorian beetle garnet brooch in 18 karat gold and silver. Antique brooch featuring a beetle delicately perched on a twig realistically textured like bark. The insect's body is pavé-set with rose-cut diamonds, while its elytra are formed of two cabochon garnets. Two small rubies accent the eyes. Antique brooch, late 19th century (Napoleon III period), France.
French eagle's head hallmark and maker's mark.
Length: 5 cm - Width: 1.7 cm
Estimated gemstone weight: Garnets: 2.4 ct - Diamonds: 0.06 ct - Rubies: 0.02 ct
Condition: surface scratches
Weight: 5.9 g
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