Moira Green Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver and Gold Dragonfly Brooch

A large gem set dragonfly brooch, with three old-cut diamonds set in the head, with an oval, cabochon-cut sapphire, weighing an estimated 7.50 carats and two further old-cut diamonds in the body, with a segmented abdomen, set with calibré-cut sapphires and terminated with a marquise-cut diamond. The wings are pavé set with round faceted tsavorite garnets, weighing an estimated total of 15.00ct and ten, round faceted sapphires, mounted in silver-upon-gold. The estimated total diamond weight is 3.60ct. The estimated total sapphire weight is 2.35 carats. Signed Moira, numbered 6185.

Moira's eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn't be sourced anywhere. Influenced by nature itself, Moira put together a collection representing the forms of flora and fauna, employing what are now rare traditional setting techniques, old-cut stones and enamel in its various styles. The plique à jour method resembles rich stained glass. These romantic pieces are set to become the heirlooms of the future.

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