The brooch features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.75 carats, enhanced by tsavorite, spessartite and one pyrope garnet weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats, accented by carnelian beads and cultured pearls, complimented by round-cut amethysts, with enamel applied on 18k gold, marked Tiffany & Co., reference # 24746569, France. Gross weight 56.80 grams. Dimensions: 3-1/4 inches x 2-1/3 inches x 1/2 inch From the Tiffany Blue Book 2009 - 2010 This series of brooches is inspired by the birds and butterflies of Tiffany's celebrated 1871 Audubon silver design. The exotic creatures were carefully fashioned to depict the very moment they alight on boughs of polished gold. Brilliant hues of lacquer and gemstones accentuate every flutter that brings them to rest among the magical flowers of an emperor's palace garden.
Condition
Designer: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond Average Color: G-H-I
Diamond Average Clarity: VS
Diamond Shapes: Full-cut
Diamond Count: 100+
Gem Type: Tsavorite Garnet, Spessartite Garnet, Amethyst, Carnelian, Pyrope Garnet
Gem Average Clarity: Fine
Gem Shape: Round-cut, Bead
Gem Count: 100+
Overall Condition: Very Good
Pearl Type: Akoya
Pearl Surface: Slightly Blemished
Pearl Shape: Round
Pearl Color: White
Pearl Overtone: Rose
Pearl Luster: Fine
Pearl Count: 4
Pearl Size: 2.50 - 3.00 mm
Notes: An exquisite item to behold. For a true Tiffany collector, this cage brooch is a must-have item! It appeared in the Tiffany blue book catalog 2009 - 2010 edition. Original retail price $50,000. Butterfly is set en tremblant. Marked Tiffany & Co. 750 France 24746569. Brooch is completed by a clip mechanism on the reverse. Accompanied by a signed Tiffany & Co. box.