£800 - £1,200
European
Circa 1880
A natural pearl, ruby, sapphire and diamond bug brooch
The thorax formed as a large single natural pearl, the body with a collet set sapphire, ruby and diamond wings, and cabochon ruby eyes, mounted in yellow gold and silver within a yellow gold circular surround
One ruby deficient
Weight: Approx. 8.8 grams
Dimensions: Approx. 55.8 mm. (D)
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