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1860's Victorian 12.70 CTW Ruby Fancy Green Colored Diamond 18 Karat Gold Tremblant Butterfly Brooch GIA Wilson's Estate Jewelry

1860's Victorian 12.70 CTW Ruby Fancy Green Colored Diamond 18 Karat Gold Tremblant Butterfly Brooch GIA

Brooch is designed as a substantial butterfly with spread wings and positioned on a coil for a "trembling" affect
Antennae and eyes are comprised of bezel set ruby cabochons - strongly purplish red in color with excellent polish
Thorax features a rectangular cushion cut ruby, pinkish red in color, and semi-transparent with natural inclusions
Total ruby weight is approximately 2.75 carats
Body centers a modified pear cut fancy colored diamond weighing approximately 0.95 carat
Fancy light yellow green with natural and uniform color - SI2 in clarity
Set throughout by old mine, rose, and table cut diamonds
Weighing in total approximately 9.00 carats with quality consistent with cut and age
Glossed by black enamel accents, exhibiting minor loss, consistent with age
Completed by a pin stem with closure
Tested as 18 karat gold - coated with white rhodium
Circa: 1860s
Measures: 1 3/4 x 2 5/8 inches
Total weight: 20.7 grams
GIA Diamond Report: 2223195066
Gorgeously. Shimmering. Masterpiece.