Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Description
Stunning, fine and impressive mabe pearl and 0.36 carat diamond, 15 carat yellow gold and silver set beetle/insect brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl brooch has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold with a silver setting.
The brooch has been modelled in the form of a beetle.
The abdomen of the beetle is represented by a stunning Mabe pearl accented with a broad ribbed design to the yellow gold underside; this continuation of anatomical decoration indicates the high quality of the piece.
The head, thorax and legs of the beetle are embellished with millegrain decorated pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European, Dutch and eight cuts.
This stunning Mabe pearl bug brooch secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and hook fastening.
This brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 carat gold and silver.
This impressive brooch is supplied with an Idgl diamond and gemstone 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) H
Clarity (average grades) P1
Cut Old European/Eight/Dutch
Content 0.36 carat
Number of Diamonds
18
measurements
Length of setting 4.05cm/1.59'
Width of setting 1.71cm/0.67'
Across pin 2cm/0.79'
Height of setting 5.73mm/0.23'
Weight:-
6.71 grams
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Mabe Pearl & 0.36ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Beetle Brooch (LA497722) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1880
declaration
condition
condition
This antique insect brooch is excellent quality, set with a stunning pearl displaying fine colour and lustre.
The high colour graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.
The brooch is a superior gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique pearl jewellery.