Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Burma Ruby & Diamond Insect Brooch hide The elegant posture of these

The elegant posture of these noble beasts has been captured perfectly

It's signed Cartier and numbered with French hallmarks and English import marks

with a ship in full sail on the horizon

paint wear on some of a figures

One of the few irrational fears I'm aware of having

Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Burma Ruby & Diamond Insect Brooch hide The elegant posture of theseDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This charming little insect placed at the centre of this brooch is set with a Burma ruby, a demantoid garnet and a gorgeous combination of rose and old cut diamonds. Dating from the turn of the century, circa 1900, the insect features little gold detailed legs with gorgeous diamond set wings that spread across the bar. The stones rest in silver settings, while a gorgeous 0. 24ct Burma ruby rests in the middle of its diamond