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Insect brooch in gold, enamel and diamonds, Anni '60

18k yellow gold, the earwig insect (Forficula Auricularia), elongated and flattened in shape, with a body, two small pairs of wings and a pair of cerci embellished with brown enamel and pavé set diamonds, two striking golden claws and six finely crafted legs, the eyes are small rubies

N. 30 brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total weight approx. 1.15 ct, colour F-G, clarity VS-SI, and 2 pear shaped rubies, total weight approx. 0.40 ct.

Hallmarked: “750” - AL 1665”, Piero Barberis goldsmith. Length x width: 11 x 4 cm. Weight: 65.6 g.

Literature:
Piero Barberis was a goldsmith from Valenza (AL) active in the 1960s, during a flourishing period for Piedmontese goldsmithing. He contributed to the production of high-quality jewelry at a time when the city was consolidating its international reputation. Barberis’s creations reflect the elegant and refined taste typical of the post-war Valenza school.

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