To include one diamond and ruby set bee brooch with diamond weight of approximately .15 total carat and rubies weighing approximately .42 total carat (.75 in.) (one leg missing); and one butterfly brooch with carved jade wings and red stone accents (likely rubies) and with diamond accents (2 in.).


8.4 dwt.

From the Collection of Charlotte Rodman, Southern Pines, NC Charlotte is a NC native with a lifelong interest in art. She grew up in eastern NC, went to school in Raleigh and later owned a gallery in Pinehurst. She has lived in the Sandhills area for the last 30 years. Because of where she lived, she developed a close relationship with many members of the Seagrove pottery community and served twice as head of the local arts council. She had an avid interest in painting, particularly with acrylics. She also taught art at one time and has always enjoyed collecting. She has won recognition for both her work and her service in the arts community.

Good estate condition; due to mount cannot get an accurate RI reading on red stones.