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A Victorian diamond and gem set insect brooch, the spread wings set with graduated old cut diamonds, the thorax with an oval cut ruby, the abdomen with an oval cabochon tiger's eye, and the eyes small cabochon rubies; the insect is set on a pin with a lapis lazuli bead end, a hinged lower pin has the clasp, integral safety chain, length 5.3cm, total estimated weight of diamonds approximately 0.50ct

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