Victorian 10K Gold Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Fly and Arrow Brooch

This Victorian brooch contains a plethora of diamonds and gemstones in a variety of beautiful antique cuts. Shaped like an arrow, and topped with a gemstone-encrusted fly, the brooch is an unusual combination of Victorian motifs. The thorax of the fly is an impressive diamond: a rounded triangle shaped Old Mine Cut that glows against the brooch’s patina. The fly’s abdomen is a natural sapphire and its eyes consist of two ruby cabochons. The wings of the fly, as well as the arrow itself, contain a combination of Old Mine Cut, Old European Cut, and Rose Cut diamonds. Each stone is unique, and together in this brooch, they make a collection that expresses the range of beauty that can be found in antique diamonds.  Insects were a popular motif in the Victorian era—the fly, in particular, is said to be a symbol of mortality. The arrow is a symbol of triumph. Combined, these symbols can be interpreted as triumph over death or adversity and good luck in moving forward.  The brooch is made of