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Antique 'En Tremblant' Diamond Large Butterfly Brooch, c. 1850.

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'En Tremblant' Diamond Butterfly Brooch, circa 1850. 18K yellow gold and topped with silver, which was the custom of the time period, this large brooch is impressive and one of the nicest we have seen of this genre. 2.5 inches wide and 1-1/8th inches vertically the a total weight of 14.8 grams. This antique butterfly has 3 large old cut diamonds set in his body, the largest being 1.75 cts., then .70 cts., and .60 cts. The total diamond weight in the larger diamonds estimated to be therefore 3.15 cts. There are 64 smaller diamonds, graduating slightly in size, and finally 4 rose cut diamonds. These smaller diamonds are estimated to weigh 1.45 cts. Therefore there is an estimated 6.3 cts. of diamonds. The diamonds are estimated to be I-K in color and slightly included. The eyes of the butterfly are two small vivid red natural rubies. 'En Tremblant' in French means to tremble. To accomplish this, the brooch as been set with a spring in the back, so that the butterfly flutters as the wearer moves. This antique brooch has no marks. It has been acid tested to confirm its gold content of 18K, .750%, and silver (800-925%). Our model is a medium to large size, as is the hand model. All items sold are accompanied by a detailed Statement of Value by our gemologist, as well as all original gemological documentation, if specified in the listing. As always, we guarantee all of pieces to be exactly as represented. Each piece of jewelry arrives in a finely gift-wrapped presentation box. Over the decades of our stewardship as a small but exemplary purveyor of the jeweler's art, we have strived to offer a fine and authentic selection, in excellent condition, of collectible jewels from all highly sought time periods at competitive prices and even lower prices, if possible. In the process we have had the extraordinary good fortune of meeting remarkable people - some collectors, others just extremely interesting individuals who have taken the time and effort to examine their lives and select things that tend to make them smile, or admire, or just wonder at the exciting endlessly creative and nuanced panoply of jeweled artifacts.
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,White Diamond,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Rose Cut
  • Weight:
    4.5 ct
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Aspen, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 100871stDibs: LU19222887922

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