GEM-SET FROG BROOCH AND GEM-SET BEE BROOCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY 1st: Rose-cut diamonds Circular-cut tsavorite garnets Ruby cabochons Closed-back settings French assay mark Length approx. 2.0cm Weight approx. 5.0g 2nd: Old single and rose-cut diamonds Pearls (untested for natural origin) Length 2.5cm Weight approx. 3.5g Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION 1st: Some surface wear to unhallmarked metal, settings testing as silver, reverse as 9kt gold with some discolouration. French assay mark (eagle's head facing left) stamped to brooch fitting, brooch fitting later replacement. DIAMONDS Soft lustre. TSAVORITE GARNETS Vivid green transparent hues. RUBIES Strongly saturated pinkish-red hues. 2nd: Some surface wear to unhallmarked metal, settings testing as silver, reverse testing as 12kt gold with some discolouration. DIAMONDS Some bright, remaining with soft lustre. PEARLS Half pearl of round shape and white body colour with moderate lustre and predominantly smooth nacre. Half pearl of grey body colour with strong green and blue overtones with some wrinkling to nacre. Two half pearls of elongated form, one with white and one with cream body colour, with slight variation in strength of lustre, both with predominantly smooth nacre. This condition report is provided for your convenience, based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. All lots in this sale are sold as viewed online and additional images/videos are not available. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate £800-£1,200
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Jun 08, 2026 7:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom


























