the wings pierced and set with lines of graduated cushion cut diamonds, tapering diamond line thorax and abdomen, a faceted circular ruby to each eye, the body cut down set, collet set the remainder, mounted in silver and gold, approximately 21.80cts of diamonds in all, together with a fitted case Wingspan 7.8cm / 3 1/16''
Height 5.2cm / 2 1/8'' Weight: 31.5g
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,