18K Two-Tone Gold Art Nouveau Enameled 2.94 CTW Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Item Details
An 18K two-tone gold dragonfly brooch with 2.94 ctw in diamonds, precious gemstones, and enameling. This art nouveau dragonfly features Plique-à-jour enameling to the wings in greens and blues. The wings are veined with 18K yellow gold, and they are adorned with over two hundred diamonds, also accented by sapphires at the wingtips. The insect’s body is set with a large sapphire to the center, with ruby eyes and two diamond accents at the head. The legs feature fine textured details in yellow gold, and the white gold tail is set with nineteen diamonds.
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold
Hallmarks: Unmarked
Total Weight: 18.10 dwt
Brooch or Pin Closure Type: Trombone
HEAD DIAMONDS
Count: 2
Shape: Old European Cut
Color Grade: H – L
Clarity Grade: SI1 – SI2
Dimensions: 2.40 mm x 2.40 mm
Carat Weight: 0.10 ctw
WING DIAMONDS
Count: 236
Shape: Single Cut
Color Grade: G – H
Clarity Grade: VS2 – SI1
Dimensions: 0.80 mm – 1.80 mm
Carat Weight: 2.34 ctw
TAIL DIAMONDS
Count: 19
Shape: Single Cut
Color Grade: G – H
Clarity Grade: SI1 – SI2
Dimensions: 1.40 mm – 2.00 mm
Carat Weight: 0.50 ctw
NATURAL RUBIES
Stone Count: 2
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Dimensions: 5.50 mm x 3.70 mm
Treatment: Heat Treated
NATURAL SAPPHIRES
Stone Count: 5
Shape: Oval Cabochon, Round Cabochon
Center Stone Dimensions: 10.00 mm x 8.00 mm
Side Stone Dimensions: 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm
Treatment: Heat Treated
- This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist (CINLW, CINCDU).
- All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.
Condition
- one diamond is missing on upper wing where wing attaches to body.
- minor markings throughout.
Dimensions
- measures approximately 2.875" from feelers to tip of tail, and approximately 3.75" from wing tip to wing tip.
- total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 18.10 dwt.
Item #
17LOU082-232
