Late 19th-century 18-karat Gold Stick Pin With Ruby And Old-cut Diamonds, Fly Motif

Charming late 19th-century stick pin crafted in 18-karat gold and adorned with a delicate stylised fly motif set with a ruby and old-cut diamonds.

The head of the pin is designed as a slightly domed shield. At its centre, the fly, measuring approximately 1 cm in length, is set with a ruby weighing approximately 0.05 carat and measuring around 2 mm in diameter, together with old-cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.10 carat.

This naturalistic decoration reflects the late 19th-century taste for insects, motifs inspired by the natural world and precious accessories full of character.

The piece is distinguished by the delicacy of its design, its understated elegance and its singular charm. This antique stick pin is both an attractive collector’s item and a refined accessory that may be worn on a tie or jacket lapel.

Dimensions:
Total length including the pin: 7 cm
Shield-shaped decorative element: approximately 1.5 × 1.2 cm
Fly motif: approximately 1 cm in length

Characteristics:
Period: late 19th century
Metal: 18-karat gold
Total weight: 2.30 g
Ruby: approximately 0.05 carat
Old-cut diamonds: approximately 0.10 carat in total