French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Gem-Set Bar Brooch Trio feed-gender-unisex While the white stones are

While the white stones are not diamonds they are white sapphires and do have a good twinkle

These insect-themed jewels were all the rage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

which is set with two large diamonds with further small diamonds set on the shoulders

certified as natural beryl of Colombian origin and of minor oil

carried connotations of strength and eternity

French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Gem-Set Bar Brooch Trio feed-gender-unisex While the white stones areA striking French trio of early 20th century bar brooches, dating to circa 19001910. Two are set in 18ct gold with rubies and vivid green demantoid garnets, while the third is set in platinum with diamonds. Demantoid garnet is one of the rarest and most sought after varieties of garnet. First discovered in Russias Ural Mountains in 1868, it was celebrated for its remarkable brilliance and fire, with the name demantoid meaning diamond like. Together,