Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s

Five rubies are surrounded by rose cut diamonds in this Victorian brooch. The rubies are old cut, and are a slightly purplish red. Each ruby is 0.25 carat. Two diamond studded swirls...

This one of a kind brooch from the 1880s is encrusted with a colourful collection of diamonds sapphire and emeralds. This enchanting butterflies wings glisten with 8.00 carat total o...

Five rubies are surrounded by rose cut diamonds in this Victorian brooch. The rubies are old cut, and are a slightly purplish red. Each ruby is 0.25 carat. Two diamond studded swirls...

Hand crafted during the Victorian period, this stunning brooch is a true one off. The floral design centres around collection of five, old heart cut pink sapphires. The central sits ...

Diamond, opal, emerald, blue sapphire and rubies butterfly broach in 18k and silver. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 3.05 carat Opa...

Victorian to Edwardian Butterfly Brooch, c.1900–1910 A charming antique butterfly brooch dating from the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, ...

Charming Victorian brooch from the late 19th Century. A cherub perched in the clouds is transfer printed onto porcelain and is set into a twisted and textured 14K gold surround. A mo...

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...