TIFFANY & CO. 1950 Queen Bee Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 1.81 Ctw In Rubies & Diamonds

Queen-Bee brooch designed by Tiffany & Co.

Beautiful vintage pin-brooch made in the shape of a three-dimensional flying queen bee with open wings. The elusive bee brooch is pretty large and was designed at the Tiffany & Co. Studios, back in the 1970. It was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured and polished finishes. The bee is embellished with twenty-one earth mined natural gemstones, such; vivid red rubies and one diamond. It is fitted at the reverse with a concealed discrete hinged pin bar with a mechanical twisted security lock, to attach to the cloth or a scarf.

Diamonds: Mount in a six-prongs setting, with 1 round brilliant cut diamond of about 0.12 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.

Rubies: Mount in double-prongs settings, with 20 calibrated round faceted cut of natural vivid red rubies, with a combined weight of about 1.69 carats.

Birthstone: Rubies for the month of July.

Weight: 11.85 Grams, (7,60 Dwt). 

Measurements: 24 mm by 33 mm by 16 mm (0.95 x 1.30 x 0.63 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the five-digits inventory numbers and signed as follow: "TIFFANY & CO. 18KT T 12029".

Collateral: This Queen-bee brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this bee brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 21 gemstones are secured in the settings. This brooch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P091024MINM/.2848