Diamond and Ruby Ladybird Brooch

A 14ct gold, onyx, ruby and diamond brooch, modelled as a ladybird, the wing cases pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies, partially opening to reveal an onyx abdomen, length approximately 0.79 in.

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Onyx - Onyx is a form of agate, used from antiquity and popular again in the 1920s and 30s. European onyx is generally green, but can be many other colours, and can contain bands of black and/or white.

This multicoloured stone is widely used for table tops, lamp bases and in jewellery. Some types of onyx are also used for cameos of which the upper white layer is cut away to reveal the colour beneath.

This item has been included into following indexes:

brooches, diamond
- diamond and onyx 46
- diamond and ruby 440
brooches, gold - gold with rubies 686