By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exceptionally colorful and imposing vintage 1980s animalier statement brooch depicting a majestic butterfly. Masterfully handcrafted with a solid 14k yellow gold structural body and pin mechanism, topped with a detailed 800 silver wing gallery, this heavy collector's piece weighs a substantial 27.50 grams.
Exuding late 19th-century Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau revival charm, the wings feature a magnificent contrast of inlaid hardstones. The upper wings are artistically split into seamless, hand-carved panels of polished black Onyx and vibrant natural Red Coral, creating a striking graphic effect. The lower wings are entirely shaped from deep black onyx. Framing the outer edges of the wings is an opulent openwork border in hand-patinated, darkened 800 silver, densely set with 0.80 carats of shimmering antique rose-cut diamonds secured via a traditional bead setting (incastonatura a grana).
The central body of the butterfly is a spectacular rainbow of precious colored gemstones totaling a significant 4.22 carats. Serving as the insect's head is a smooth, teardrop-shaped natural Emerald, followed down the segmented gold torso...
Category
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Ruby Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...