Velvet Boxed Victorian Fly Gold Sapphire Garnet Stick Pin sentimental brooch For some reason the little

For some reason the little knop at the end screws on and off - we don't know why

when viewing with a loupe

It would look great polished up also but we much prefer it this way

This means we also can't get to his eyes to test them but we're sure they're paste not diamonds as the cut is wrong and too modern

The same stone is showing a little shadow which could just be a bit of dirt under the stone which could possibly be removed

Velvet Boxed Victorian Fly Gold Sapphire Garnet Stick Pin sentimental brooch For some reason the littleDescription: Look at this little guy! Really cute pin flies were loaded with symbolism in Victorian times the fly on the wall (or lapel in this case) sees everything but tells no one! Flies were humble, everyday creatures, a reminder of spiritual humility and human mortality and they just look cool! Age: c1900 Size and weight: 2. 01g not inc box, bug 1. 5cm Materials: 9ct rose gold, almandine garnet curbuncle gem for his abdomen and a really, really