Modern Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch

A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with a cushion shaped faceted sapphire, weighing 0.86 carats, set in the thorax, with surrounding round brilliant-cut diamonds, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, set with old-cut diamonds, in the centre of the wings and in each wing tip and eight-cut diamonds, along the top wing edges and in the tail, with a total diamond weight of 2.77 carats, with cabochon ruby eyes, with a total ruby weight of 0.22 carats, the legs are engraved to represent hairs, mounted in 18ct gold.

In the symbolism of many cultures dragonflies can represent change, especially new beginnings that come from experience and maturity, happiness and love.