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Vintage 1990s 6.7 Carat Burmese Ruby 4.0 Carat Diamond Butterfly Brooch Platinum

About the Item

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch in Platinum and White Gold, 1990s. This brooch is modelled as a butterfly in flight, the winds decorated with marquise mixed-cut Burmese rubies and round brilliant-cut diamonds in an openwork design further accented with millegrain decoration, the body and head pave-set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds and accented with cabochon ruby eyes and diamond-set antennae. This brooch is made in platinum and is secured to reverse with a white gold hinged pin and roller clasp fitting. Rubies: 18 stones in total; marquise mixed-cut; approximately 6.7 carats in total; red and purplish-red colors; strong red fluorescence; Burma (Myanmar) geographic origin opinion - this is our GIA Graduate Gemologist's expert opinion, not based on any lab report. Diamonds: approximately 4.0 carats in total; G-I color; VS clarity. Later Lisbon control marks for 850/1000 platinum 800/1000 (19.2kt) gold. Dimensions: 4.0 x 5.0 cm. Gross weight: 19.37g. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and certified Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help.
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold,White Gold,Platinum
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Marquise Cut
  • Weight:
    19.37 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.97 in (50 mm)Length: 1.58 in (40 mm)
  • Style:
    Modern
  • Place of Origin:
    Unknown
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 709/16E1stDibs: LU2150211640872
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