Victorian golden stickpin in the form of a diamond and ruby mosquito

Antique jewelry object group: tie pins
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it to be of Belgian origin.
Style: Victorian - (styles overview)
Period: ca. 1870 (events and facts in 1870)
Source of inspiration: mother nature
Theme: mosquito
Material: 18K red gold - (precious metals)
Diamonds: One old mine brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 0.07 crt. and five rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Precious stones: Seven rubies - (precious stones)
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: No trace. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: width approximately 1.45 cm (0.57 inch), length pin approximately 7.64 cm (3.01 inch)
Weight: 2.40 gram (1.54 dwt)
Reference Nº: 09176-4281

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