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Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opal Moonstone Butterfly Brooch
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A beautifully ornate Victorian butterfly brooch decorated in variety of five precious gems and set in hand crafted fold on silver body and dates from circa 1885. This wonderfully colourful Victorian butterfly brooch is adorned with beautiful gem-set wings and body. A total of approx 2ct of sapphires, rubies, rose-cut diamonds, moonstones and opal all glisten throughout the openwork design of the brooch. A delightful antique animal jewel inspired by the beauty of nature, with a 41mm wingspan.
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DIMENSIONS - 41mm W x 24mm W
MATERIALS - 18ct gold/ silver/ diamond/ sapphire/ ruby/ opal/ moonstone
HALLMARK - Unmarked, not unusual for the period but tested throughout as gold on silver using a touchstone.
WEIGHT - 10g
CONDITION - Very good, surface scratches and wear commensurate with age. All gems are securely set and original to the piece. The brooch pin opens and closes securely.
- Metal:Gold,18k Gold,Silver
- Stone:Diamond,Moonstone,Opal,Ruby,Sapphire
- Stone Cut:Rose Cut
- Weight:10 g
- Dimensions:Height: 0.95 in (24 mm)Width: 1.62 in (41 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:England
- Period:1880-1889
- Date of Manufacture:1885
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good, surface scratches and wear commensurate with age. All gems are securely set and original to the piece. The brooch pin opens and closes securely.
- Seller Location:Lancashire, GB
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