Late Victorian diamond bee brooch, ruby thorax and emerald eyes
Around 1890, a late Victorian style bee brooch in 18-carat rose gold, with wings set with silver. The body and four wings are beautifully set with rose-cut diamonds. A ruby adorns the thorax, while two emerald eyes give it a lively and attentive look. The abdomen, striped with diamonds, is finely articulated and features slender legs. In Victorian jewelry, the bee was often seen as a symbol of hard work and devotion, a sweetness earned rather than given. A small brooch full of character.
Type of jewelry
brooch
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Although the jewel bears French hallmarks, its exact origin remains unknown. For more information, please consult the section dedicated to hallmarks.
Style
Victorian decorative art refers to the artistic style developed during the Victorian era. This period is characterized by an eclectic revival of historical styles and the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia in furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is often seen as having succumbed to an unfortunate excess of ornamentation. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins at the end of the Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Period
circa 1890
Events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration
Mother Nature
Theme
bee
Material
18K
rose gold and details in silver (tested with touchstone)
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Diamonds
25 rose-cut diamonds. We do not know the weight of the diamonds, which is common in our trade for rose cuts.
- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, present in our antique jewelry and vintage are certified 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
Gemstones
One ruby. We have not verified its origin (natural or synthetic) as this information has no impact on its value. At that time, both natural and synthetic rubies were used, more for their effect than for their intrinsic value.
Two emeralds. We have not verified their origin (natural or synthetic), as this information has no impact on the value of this jewel. At that time, both natural and synthetic emeralds were used, more for their effect than for their intrinsic value.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for April, ruby for July, and emerald for May.
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Maker's marks
Although it bears a typical French control mark representing an owl, we cannot be sure that it is actually French because the owl was also used for finished items that were brought in to be examined by the French assay office (the eagle's head was used for unfinished items brought in).
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Dimensions
3.60 cm (1.42 inch) x 1.97 cm (0.78 inch)
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Weight
4.30 grams (2.76 dwt)
Adin
Référence 58 Facettes : 10097735106889
SKU : 26050-0264
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