A garnet, ruby and diamond brooch/hair ornament,
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A garnet, ruby and diamond brooch/hair ornament, circa 1880
Modelled as a bee, the body set with circular and oval carbuncle garnets, the wings with old brilliant-cut diamonds, the head decorated with two circular cabochon rubies and a similarly-cut diamond, diamonds approx. 1.30cts total, detachable brooch fitting, hair pin provided, later garnet replacement, length 4.7cm, fitted case
Estimate:
£2,400 - 2,800
€2,800 - 3,300
US$ 3,700 - 4,300

Category: Jewellery

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