A Set of Two Jade Insect Brooches

A set of two jade brooches, one crafted from 14K yellow gold and designed as a caterpillar, with a body comprised of smooth pear-shape jade and antenna topped with round-cut pink spinel, and one crafted from 14K yellow gold and designed as a butterfly, with carved jade wings and body, antenna topped with round-cut pink spinel, and spinel and round brilliant-cut diamonds accents on the body. Diamonds are near colorless (G – J), with SI – I clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.12 carats.

Caterpillar Brooch Length: 2 1/2in; Caterpillar Brooch Width: 7/8in; Butterfly Brooch Width: 2in; Butterfly Brooch Height: 2in; Weight: 16.9 Gross dwt.

Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.

Caterpillar: Light scratches and wear to metal, stamped “H.K. 14K”, clasp in working order, set with seven pear-shape jade each measuring approximately 6.60mm x 8.60mm, and two round-cut pink spinel each measuring approximately 2.23mm.

Butterfly: Some scratches and wear to metal, some glue visible on the back of the brooch, stamped “14KAU”, clasp in working order, set with two carved jade wings each measuring approximately 17.14mm x 25.32mm, two oval-cut jade each measuring approximately 8.00mm x 11.80mm, five round-cut pink spinel each measuring approximately 2.30mm, and four round brilliant-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 2.10mm, near colorless (G – J), with SI – I clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.12 carats.

Private collection, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.