Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Green Tourmaline Kinetic Bee Brooch With Pearls and Rubies

Description

A very fine figural 14k gold bee (or insect) brooch with wings that move.

Prong-set with a green tourmaline oval … more A very fine figural 14k gold bee (or insect) brooch with wings that move.

Prong-set with a green tourmaline oval cabochon at the center of the body of the bee.

Four pearls are set at the ends of the bee's wings. The two bottom wings are hinged. Two tiny rubies are bezel set for the eyes.

Just a great brooch!

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
Marked 14k for gold fineness.

Marks:
14k

Measurements:
Height: ca. 22 mm
Width: ca. 33 mm
Depth: ca. 9 mm

Gemstone Measurements:
Green Tourmaline: ca. 14 mm x 11 mm
4 Pearls: ca. 6 mm x 5 mm
2 Rubies: ca. 2 mm

Weight: ca. 4.5 grams less