Late Victorian Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch

A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body is a gold spring terminating to a natural pearl, the eyes set with two cabochon-cut rubies, th...

A Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body set with old-cut diamonds, the wings embellished with rose and old-cut diamonds, emeralds and rubies, perched on a branch with rose-cut diamond-set leaves, all mounted in yellow gold, the detachable butterfly can be worn individually as a brooch, accompanied by associated fitting, circa 1880, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, measuring 4.3 2.7cm, gross weight 10.8 grams. This antique brooch is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold. This colourful and bright Victorian butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley and Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This brooch features a yellow gold floral branch set with sparkling rose-cut diamonds. Resting on the branch is a butterfly set with further rose-cut and old European cut diamonds and decorated with bright and vivid rubies and emeralds. This charming brooch...

A Magnificent late Victorian diamond-set butterfly brooch, the brooch in the form of a butterfly, the body, pierced wings and head set throughout with old brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 15 carats, with ruby eyes, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount and brooch fitting, circa 1890, measuring approximately 7.1x4cm, gross weight 18.2 grams. This gorgeous butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This brooch is in the shape of a lovely butterfly modelled from silver and yellow gold, set throughout with a combined weight of 15 carats of dazzling diamonds. The diamonds are all old-cut and rose-cut, giving this piece alluring sparkle. The eyes of the butterfly are set with cabochon-cut rubies, a typical feature of Victorian jewellery depicting insects. This magnificent piece is a perfect example of late Victorian insect jewellery...

A late Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, the thorax and wings set with old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats in total, the abdomen and eyes set with faceted rubies, weighing approximately 1.3 carats in total, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indications of heating, all mounted in silver and yellow gold, to yellow gold carved legs, circa 1880, measuring approximately 4.5 x 2.5cm, gross weight 9.2 grams. This antique brooch in excellent condition for its age. Unmarked tested as silver and 15ct gold. This stunning brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. During the Victorian era, jewellery in the shape of insects was very popular. The popularity of insect jewellery and other jewellery featuring natural motifs can be linked to the late Victorians turning away from machine industrialization and once again embracing the beauty of nature. This brooch features wonderfully crafted legs and antennae, with a spectacular combination of vivid Burmese rubies...

This vintage 1930s era butterfly brooch is set with a whimsical combination of diamonds, green garnets, pink sapphires, blue sapphires and a pearl. Her colourful wings glisten with a beautiful array of old cut stones which include green garnets, diamonds, pink sapphires and champagne diamonds, all pavé set in 18 carat white gold with a lovely millegrain-detailed edge. Her body is comprised in 18 carat yellow gold of a baroque pearl, representing her abdomen and a coronet cluster consisting of a cabochon sapphire and eight cut diamonds, representing her thorax. A pair of deep pink, old cut sapphires...

A pair of Victorian gem set butterfly brooches. A pair of brooches, set to the bodies with a cushion shape old mine natural unenhanced fancy colour pink...

Multi Gem Floral Brooch An 18-karat yellow gold brooch set with 33 round cut diamonds, 9 round cut rubies, and 2 round cut sapphires Stamped 18K Measurements: 1.88" x 1.38"

Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch A floral basket brooch in yellow and white gold, set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, citrine, and amethyst. Approximate Stone Weights: Diamond...