{"product_id":"antique-victorian-bee-brooch-14k-gold-silver-diamond-emerald-cats-eye-quartz","title":"Antique Victorian Bee Brooch 14K Gold \u0026 Silver Diamond Emerald Cats Eye Quartz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eThis item is offered on consignment on behalf of a client; all serious and reasonable offers are presented for consideration, and we work diligently to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eAntique Victorian Bee Brooch Gold \u0026amp; Silver Diamond Emerald Quartz Insect Pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eAntique Victorian insect-motif brooch designed as a bee, crafted in silver and gold (tested). The gold exhibits a warm tone between yellow and rose. The body is set with a translucent cabochon displaying chatoyancy, with an Old European-cut diamond at the thorax and two cabochon-cut emerald eyes. The wings and tail are set with numerous rose-cut diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eA larger Old European-cut diamond is set at one end of the gold bar in a six-prong fishtail head. All accent stones are set in silver, with the bar and fittings in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eThe brooch is fitted with a 2.5-inch screw-secured gold bar and includes a swiveling bail for optional pendant wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eMeasures approximately 35 mm wide (including bail), 26 mm in height, and 8 mm in depth. Total weight 13.39 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eThe cabochon gemstone was not tested in the setting and is assumed to be cat’s eye quartz based on visual properties and comparison to similar antique examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0bad9998-fbf4-4370-b65d-fc644c4934b1-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e252a7a5-1310-4e10-88d8-e08bc0283021\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"162\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eConsignment client states the piece was designed and made by Mark Ryden; however, there is no signature, documentation, or provenance to confirm this attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wu7m2n\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilver \u0026amp; Gold (tested, warm tone between yellow and rose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i5bqm4\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13.39 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kghwp7\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e35 mm x 26 mm x 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w6uyga\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003ePin Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"726yu2\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScrew-secured pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pxrg77\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eConvertible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes (swiveling bail for pendant wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"177j3l1\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent antique condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eStone Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qoki9r\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eCabochon Gemstone (assumed Cat’s Eye Quartz):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~5.00 carats, translucent, strong grayish green, chatoyancy present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mqaxh4\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eDiamonds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOld European Cut \u0026amp; Rose Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j0kk9u\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eEstimated Total Diamond Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~1.00 carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12vup7w\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eH (centers estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rqsajq\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVS–SI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b9gbz1\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eEmeralds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCabochon-Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"65whx1\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eEstimated Total Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~0.10 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eAbout Me:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eShelly Devine is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Registered Master Valuer (RMV), and ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser candidate. She owns Devine \u0026amp; Co., a private jewelry office in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, and has over 20 years of experience in the fine jewelry and watch industry. Her work includes insurance and estate appraisals, custom jewelry design, and sourcing fine and estate pieces, with a focus on accurate representation, quality, and market-based valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eWhy Buy From Me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wgjz5y\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eGIA Graduate Gemologist \u0026amp; Certified Appraiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"427gg8\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e20+ years professional experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11qkawp\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003ePrivate jeweler based in Carmel-by-the-Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68w1c3\" data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eProfessionally examined and described\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1agncmd\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003eTransparent, accurate listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47827540738269,"sku":null,"price":5975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6341\/5005\/files\/antique-victorian-bee-brooch-14k-gold-silver-diamond-emerald-cats-eye-quartz-4055282.webp?v=1777559888","url":"https:\/\/www.devinejeweler.com\/products\/antique-victorian-bee-brooch-14k-gold-silver-diamond-emerald-cats-eye-quartz","provider":"Devine \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}