C&D JEWELRY Vintage Costume Large Ant Insect Bug Gem Brooch Pin Iradj Moini

Vintage from before 2000. C&D Jewelry, NYC, United States C&D Jewelry was formed at the end of the nineties by the dissident workers of Iradj Moini. They used the same materials, and manufactured their pieces in Manhattan NYC as well. C&D Jewelry closed down at the end of 2018, so no new pieces are produced. These costume jewelry masterpieces are only available on the secondary market. This large beautiful three-dimensional ant is made of brass and features an array of natural semi-precious stones: labradorite, jasper, ruby, citrine, peridot. Exquisite work - conversation piece! Condition: Great vintage condition - no loss of stones. Brooch is hallmarked. Approx. dimensions: 3.5" long (9 cm) 2.25" wide (6 cm) 1 1/8" deep (3 cm) Approx. weight: 76 grams (2.66 oz)