Group of enamel and diamond brooches (Gruppo di spille in smalto e diamanti)

One designed as a cricket, green enamel wings, single-cut diamond collar, red enamel head and black enamel eyes, wearable as a pendant, gross weight approximately 18 grams, one designed as a butterfly, body of single-cut diamonds and enamel wings, gross weight approximately 18 grams, and one designed as a dragonfly, part of the body set with single-cut diamonds and enamel wings, gross weight approximately 32 grams. 

(La prima spilla realizzata a forma di grillo, collare di diamanti di taglio huit huit, ali in smalto verde, testa in smalto rosso e occhi in smalto nero, utilizzabile anche come pendente, peso approssimativo 18 grammi, la seconda a forma di farfalla, il corpo in diamanti di taglio huit huit e ali in smalto policromo, peso approssimativo 18 grammi, la terza a forma di libellula, parte del corpo in diamanti di taglio huit huit, le ali e il corpo in smalto policromo, peso approssimativo 32 grammi.)

Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age and use. In good condition. Enamel in overall good condition. Cricket and butterfly brooch stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, dragonfly brooch stamped 8K for 8 carat gold. Please note that an export license is needed for this lot, please refer to the jewellery department for further information.
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