Marcus & Co. Art Deco Natural Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Ephemeral and illusory, dragonflies have flown the earth for 300 million years and have come to symbolize the ability to overcome times of hardship and are the ultimate omen for good luck. This incredible Marcus & Company Art Deco diamond, Columbian natural emerald, ruby, and 18 karat yellow gold dragonfly brooch once lived in the jewelry box of the wife of Henry Osborne Havermeyer, the Domino sugar baron, who provided the vast majority of the refined sugar sold in the United States at the turn of the 19th century. Perhaps this elegant dragonfly landed on her and brought great fortune. One never knows, but we can guarantee that its beauty and superb craftsmanship will fill its new wearer with limitless awe, wonder, and joy. Signed Marcus. Total emerald weight is approximately 6.00 carats. AGL Columbian natural emerald certification #1117252 indicating rectangular and cushion shapes as well as emerald and step cuts. Total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds is approximately 4.75 carats. Total weight of round cut rubies is .30 carats. Circa 1900-1910. 2 3/4" in length by 3 1/4 in width.