This ingenious bee brooch is fashioned in silver and gilded in 18ct gold on the back. The body and wings are decorated with an array of rose cut diamonds (approx. 1.70ct total) with a pair of cabochon sapphire eyes and two colourful jelly opals, weighing approx. 0.60ct and 2ct, on the thorax and abdomen.
Jelly Opal is more transparent than regular Opal, and has a gelatinous appearance that creates a more even colouration to the stones inner fire. This fire ranges from green to orange and shifts in the light as though alive.
The brooch’s wings and head are articulated in a lifelike fashion. The wings can lie flat along the side of the insect’s body or move forwards as though in flight. It’s a cleverly constructed piece and highly unique.
WEIGHT: 6.1 grams
MEASURES: Height 27mm x Width 30mm (41mm with wings Extended) 41mm x Depth 15mm
METAL: Silver, 18ct Gold Gilt (Tested)
STONES: Opals (7 x 9mm & 4.5 x 4.5mm, approx. 2.60ct total), Sapphires (approx. 0.16ct total), Diamonds (approx. 1.70ct total)
ITEM NUMBER: 22-181R