Antique 1.28ct Diamond Pearl & Garnet 15ct Yellow Gold Hornet Brooch c.1880

A fine and impressive 1.28 carat diamond, pearl and garnet, 15 carat yellow gold brooch in the form of a hornet; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique pearl brooch has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold in the form of a hornet. Two of the hornet's wings are ornamented with elongated dutch cut diamonds. The head and thorax are also ornamented with old dutch cut diamonds. The head of this fine brooch is also embellished with two cabochon cut garnet eyes. Completing the hornet is a baroque pearl abdomen, two realistically decorated wings and six realistically modelled legs. This piece of antique jewellery secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and hook fastening. The 15ct fineness mark (15k) is struck to the reverse of the hinged pin and hook fastening. The antique pearl brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Diamond Quality Colour (average grades)G Clarity (average grades)P1 Cut Dutch Content (total) 1.28 carats Dimensions Length bar 5.5cm/2.1" Width across wings 2.3cm/0.9" Length of body 1.9cm/0.7" Weight 6.50 grams Origin: France, Europe