principal cushion cut ruby in diamond cluster formig the thorax, ruby and diamond striped abdomen, the wings in diamond with ruby accent at tips, ruby eyes with diamond between, diamond accents to the legs, open set in silver and gold, the stones of old circular and cushion cut, approximately 2.05cts of rubies and 2.10cts of diamonds Wingspan 4.2cm / 1 5/8''
Height 2.5cm / 1''
Central ruby approximately 5.50 x 5.25 x 2.80mm Weight: 10g
19th century nine stone vari-colour gem brooch, c.1830, of oval form, central sapphire to a surround including sapphire, ruby, catseye, hessonite garnet, aquamarine and amethyst,
19th century diamond set bird-of-paradise jewel, c.1880, with comb fitting for wear in the hair, the exotic bird naturalistically modelled with wings and tail raised,
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,