“Rubellite”

French Retro “Bird” brooch set with a large oval gem quality “Rubellite”/ Tourmaline (approx. 9 carats TW, G.I.A. certificate, 15.20 x 11.55x 7.90mm, no heat), sapphires, diamonds and an emerald eye all set in 18K yellow gold, marked, c. 1940’s