A Victorian emerald, ruby and diamond grasshopper brooch, the body, legs and head encrusted with thirty-five rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.4 carats, and twenty-seven square-cut emeralds, estimated to weigh 1.2 carats, a round faceted ruby eye, all set in silver and 18ct yellow gold, with gold brooch fitting, circa 1870, measuring approximately 4.2 x 1.8cm, gross weight 8.1 grams. Unmarked tested as 18ct Gold and Silver. Victorian grasshopper brooch in excellent condition.

Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a giftwrapped Bentley & Skinner black and gold presentation box. Shortly afterwards we will send you on a complimentary valuation of this item for insurance purposes for your reference and safekeeping.