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 & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. 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...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Amazonite Brooches