Whiteside & Blank Art Nouveau Ruby Gold Enamel Butterfly Brooch

An Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique à jour brooch with diamond, amethysts and pearl by Louis Zorra. The brooch has an old mine-cut diamond with an approximate total weight of .65 carat, 21 round bezel-set amethysts with an approximate total weight of 1.10 carats, and a hanging, enamel-capped pearl. Circa 1900. Similar pictured in Imperishable Beauty Art Nouveau Jewelry, by Yvonne J...

Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K gold. The old mine-cut diamond and pearl body, with emerald eyes and ruby-tipped antennae, has curving rose-cut diamond wings edged with rubies and highlighted by round-cut sapphires, in a patinated silver-topped 18K gold mount. Beautifully modeled, with intense sparkle and colors, this small jewel conveys the preciousness and rarity of the graceful favorite of the insect world. Product details: Item #: BO-21096 Circa: 1880 Dimensions: 1.00" length x 1.50" width Materials: 1 old mine and 58 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.94 carat); 1 natural freshwater pearl; 4 old round cut sapphires (approximate total weight 0.35 carat); 28 mixed old cut rubies (approximate total weight 0.60 carat); 2 old round-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.01 carat); Silver-topped 18K Gold Signed: 18 Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Fashionable women of the late 19th century wore insect brooches in multiples. Multiple butterflies might adorn a dress or alternately secure an opulent veil in place. Although seen since the Renaissance in Western jewelry...

This contemporary Trianon butterfly brooch is composed of shell, coral and 18K Gold. It is designed as a butterfly with coral body and carved brown on white patterned shell wings set...

A French 18 karat gold brooch with turquoise, diamonds and rubies by Janca. The semicircular brooch radiates elegantly outward in a fan motif. ...

Designed by David Webb in 1965, this 18K gold and white enamel tiger brooch is set with diamonds and emeralds. The 18K gold tiger with white champlevé enamel stripes, pear-shaped cabochon emerald eyes, and round brilliant-cut diamond streak and collar is sculpted turning to prowl forward, with her tail still furled around her. Webb’s design beautifully captures the agility and natural elegance of the rare white tiger to create a sleek and chic jewel. Item #: BO-20599 Artist: David Webb, New York Country: United States Circa: 1960s-1970s Size: 2.50” length x 1.25” width Materials: 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); 2 pear-shape cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight .34 carat); 18K gold; Platinum Signed: WEBB PLAT 18K Literature: A similar David Webb white enamel...

A Mid-20 Century 18 karat gold brooch with rubies and diamonds by Boucher for Tiffany & Co. The brooch has 27 round-cut rubies with an approx...

Brooch is designed as a winged fairy nymph - her figure is highly rendered in gold. With spread wings of glossed translucent and iridescent plique-a-jour and guilloche style enamel. ...

Art Nouveau 14K gold stickpin brooch of intertwined scrolls surrounding a brilliant orange citrine. The intricate, flowing design is accented with three small pearls. Made by Whitesi...

A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 18 Karat Gold. It is set with 30 gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamonds. The...

A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...

This is a wonderful and rare Museum Quality Art Nouveau Brooch in the form of a Butterfly or Moth. The magnificent Butterfly has exquisite Plique-a-jour enamel wings, a fine blue Sa...

An Art Nouveau enamel wreath brooch, consisting of seven enamelled mulberry tree leaves, with seed pearls set in-between, all mounted in yellow gold, tes...