Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Burma Ruby & Diamond Insect Brooch swag necklace steadiness

steadiness

On the reverse

It's crafted in 9 karat gold with all sorts of interesting textures going on

light/general wear to the sapphire commensurate with age including two chips to the girdle and minor nibbling to the table facet edges

Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Burma Ruby & Diamond Insect Brooch swag necklace steadinessDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This charming little insect placed at the centre of this brooch is set with a Burma ruby, a demantoid garnet and a gorgeous combination of rose and old cut diamonds. Dating from the turn of the century, circa 1900, the insect features little gold detailed legs with gorgeous diamond set wings that spread across the bar. The stones rest in silver settings, while a gorgeous 0. 24ct Burma ruby rests in the middle of its diamond