Jewelry Through the Ages, Georgian to Modern

Overall Condition: Acid test indicates the bee brooch is 14 karat gold. Demantoids and emeralds are abraded. Light scratching and wear to metal throughout consistent with age and use. Patina to salamander brooch.

Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)
Color: G-H.
Clarity: I.

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