I think this dragonfly brooch is beautiful. It's restrained, it's beautifully detailed, and the colors are lovely. The thorax is a sapphire set with rose-cut diamonds. The tail is a tapering row of sapphires with rose diamond set divisions. The eyes are pearls, and all of it is set in silver and gold. It was made in 1895, and, in my opinion, is exceptionally lovely.
This brooch is currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips.
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Labels: animal-shaped jewelry, brooches, diamonds, sapphires, Victorian
