Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Estate Antique Uncut Diamond & Gemstone Bee / Wasp Brooch
- Price realized
- $896
- Pre-sale estimate
- $400 – $800
- Hammer price
- $700
- Category
- Brooches & Pins
- Sold
- September 25, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 | FROM VERSAILLES TO THE SOUTHWEST PREMIER AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
Estate antique mixed metal and gemstone insect brooch, in the form of a bee or wasp, the body executed in silver and gold (tested), set with numerous small uncut diamonds, approx 0.48cttw, (three) rubies, approx 015cttw, (one) bezel-set emerald, approx 0.23ct, approx 1 1/8"l, 0.75"w; 8.00 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.