Antique Belle Epoque brooch / pin in the form of an insect. Made during the Belle Epoque (Beautiful) era, - late Victorian through Edwardian until WWI. Measures just over 1 inch long. Weighs 5.1grams. Great looking little creepy crawly with 14 carat gold wings, engraved for finer detail, little gold legs and feet, a pointy gold nose. Eyes are little rubies. The thorax is in the form of a lovely aquamarine while the rest of the abdomen is a honey-gold coloured, cabochon gemstone. Ruby and aquamarine were tested. Hallmarked on the pin 14K. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4091 Condition: good Year: 1910 Title: ANTIQUE BELLE EPOQUE BUG BROOCH - GOLD AQUAMARINE RUBY
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