the tremblant wings of openwork design formed of curving lines of rose cut diamonds and similarly bordered, dotted each with three larger diamonds forming the markings, the tapering body with oval cluster and three graduated single stones, a smaller diamond forming the head and antennae with diamond accent lines and serrated edges to imitate the feathery effect, open cut down collet set in silver and gold, the brooch fitting and screw later added adaption (screw stamped 18K and unclear second mark)Wingspan 8.7cm / 3 7/16''
Height 4.5cm / 1¾''
Largest diamond to centre approximately 8.0 x 7.6 x 3.0mmWeight: 21g
Antique diamond and emerald heart pendant-brooch, c.1900, centred by an inverted pear shaped Colombian emerald to a pave set old brilliant cut diamond ground, open cut down collet set in platinum and yellow gold to back, wave pierced scroll gallery, hinged pendant loop to verso and with detachable brooch fitting accompanied by AGL report no. 1124775 giving a Colombian origin opinion for the emerald with insignificant oiling
Late 18th century garnet collet suite, c.1800, comprising a necklace with pendant; pair of bracelets; pair of pendant earrings; a coronet shaped brooch converting to hair comb; three line brooches; a round cluster brooch and a twin circular cluster fastener jewel,
Late 18th and early 19th century foiled amethyst suite, c.1800, comprising a necklace with cross pendant, a pair of bracelets, a pair of pendant earrings and a coronet shaped brooch,