Cats Eye Head Ruby Eye Fine Italy 18k Gold Parrot Humming Bird o Paradise Brooch

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Cats Eye Head Ruby Eye Fine Italy 18k Gold Parrot Humming Bird o Paradise Brooch Cats Eye Head Ruby Eye Fine Italy 18k Gold Parrot Humming Bird o Paradise Brooch Click images to enlarge Description Described & Photographed By: CHRIS AJP GIA / NYDD 60767 / Please scroll down to see ALL images Title: Cats Eye Quartz Ruby Eyed Ultra Fine Italian 18k Gold Hummingbird Parrot Bird of Paradise Brooch Description: A gorgeous mid-century Italian made 18k gold, ruby eyed, amazonite (sp) feldspar jelly belly hummingbird brooch that has a natural cats eye quartz head! Highly collectible due to the cats eye gemstone, but also unique & beautifully executed. We are offering this with NO RESERVE! Please look at all the pics carefully. Good luck bidders & please visit our other auctions. Here are the specifications Please note; all stones graded, measured & calculated while mounted Type of Jewelry: Vintage pin Gemstones: Natural cats eye quartz, amazonite (sp) feldspar & ruby Approx. Measurement or Weight of Stones: One 17 X 10mm oval shape amazonite (sp) feldspar cabochon. One 8 X 6.5mm oval shape quartz. One 1.7-1.8mm round cut ruby. Mounting Metal: 18k yellow gold Approx. Size or Length: Measures 2-1/8 inch X 1-7/16 inch Stamps or Factory Markings: K18, Italy, illegible mark Total Weight of Item: 12.3 grams Condition: All stones are intact & look fine. Gold shows minor surface wear (texturing disguises most). Pin bar moves properly, but the pin catch has been removed (see pic), so pin bar does not close securely. PLEASE NOTE: This is a used vintage item. As we were not the original owners of this item, we have marked it customized, as we cannot always 100% conclusively tell you it has never been resized, had re-tipping or new prongs, a change of clasp, or other common modifications in its lifetime. Also the stamping laws that were put in place in 1906 have been modified over the decades. Tolerances & testing methods have changed, & while we have every expectation that this vintage item met the Federal standards at the time of manufacture, we cannot conclusively guarantee it will meet 21st Century standards. Estimated size of package: 7.5in X 5.5in X 3.5in Estimated total weight of package: 8 oz Please Note: If the winning bidder would like to arrange to pick up their item at our store then please notify us by email & we will make the appropriate shipping adjustments. Condition: Pre-owned Condition Notes: Condition: All stones are intact & look fine. Gold shows minor surface wear (texturing disguises most). Pin bar moves properly, but the pin catch has been removed (see pic), so pin bar does not close securely. Type of Jewelry: Vintage pin Gemstones: Natural cats eye quartz, amazonite (sp) feldspar & ruby Approx. Measurement or Weight of Stones: One 17 X 10mm oval shape amazonite (sp) feldspar cabochon. One 8 X 6.5mm oval shape quartz. One 1.7-1.8mm round cut ruby. Mounting Metal: 18k yellow gold Approx. Size or Length: Measures 2-1/8 inch X 1-7/16 inch Stamps or Factory Markings: K18, Italy, illegible mark Total Weight of Item: 12.3 grams A gorgeous mid-century Italian made 18k gold, ruby eyed, amazonite (sp) feldspar jelly belly hummingbird brooch that has a natural cats eye quartz head! Highly collectible due to the cats eye gemstone, but also unique & beautifully executed. PLEASE NOTE: This is a used vintage item. As we were not the original owners of this item, we have marked it customized, as we cannot always 100% conclusively tell you it has never been resized, had re-tipping or new prongs, a change of clasp, or other common modifications in its lifetime. Also the stamping laws that were put in place in 1906 have been modified over the decades. Tolerances & testing methods have changed, & while we have every expectation that this vintage item met the Federal standards at the time of manufacture, we cannot conclusively guarantee it will meet 21st Century standards. Payment Paypal Shipping Shipping Options: Domestic shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges. Domestic Carriers are: Usps Priority, Ups Second Day Air, Ups Next Day Air I will ship to: United States Weight: 8 oz. Shipping and Handling: Please check eBay's Shipping & Payment tab Customer Service Policy: Please note in bidding or buying this auction you are entering into a binding contract. In bidding or buying you are agreeing to all policies stated below and comply with Florida State laws. Sales Tax applies to all Florida sales unless you have a valid dealers license. Legal Shipping High value items require restricted delivery with only the addressee being able to sign for it. * Shipping is calculated by eBay and shown in the auction. Legal Jurisdiction. 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