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Find Out MoreEdwardian 15ct Gold Bee Brooch Set With a Sapphire,Opal & Natural Split Pearls
№
809K
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A charming 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold brooch of a bee that was made circa 1900-1910. It is set with a large oval opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More and a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone.
More with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. More split pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl. More set wings and cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
More rubies for the eyes. Bees toil day and night so this brooch signifies ‘efficiency’ and ‘organisation’. It is a beautiful piece of jewellery.
Item Number
№
809K
Condition
Excellent
Materials
Gold RubySapphire Opal Pearl
Hallmarks
Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold
Measurements
Height 2.5 cm
Width 3 cm
Sapphire 35 points
Opal 1.3 cm by 8 mm
Width 3 cm
Sapphire 35 points
Opal 1.3 cm by 8 mm
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