Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian Hardstone

This is a spectacular antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Butterfly Pendant or Brooch set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds, Pearls and Rubies in a gorgeous open work design in Silver atop 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Butterfly Insect jewels we have seen. The Butterfly has a detachable brooch pin on the reverse which can be easily unscrewed to convert the jewel to a pendant necklace. The Butterfly is set throughout its wings with Rose Cut Diamonds. Each diamond is set within its own open work section. The sections are then combined into a fully three dimensional butterfly with exquisite craftsmanship and artistry. In the center of the body are four stunning silvery white pearls which may be natural. The eyes of the insect are two round Ruby cabochons. The diamonds and pearls are set in silver as was the custom of the period in order to show off the diamonds to greater brilliance. The butterfly wings are masterworks of jewelry making and diamond setting. The extraordinary jewels are all set "a jour" - open backed - so that the light is allowed to filter through the gems and make them sparkle with the wonderful quality we love in the antique jewels. This whimsical butterfly dances delightfully around the neck or across the body and creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations. And insect inspired jewels are all the rage today. And here we have the magnificent butterfly with the exquisite gems and delicate design - how rare! The Victorians were absolutely enamored with nature and insects and created jewels as well as sculptures of the fascinating creatures. These antique butterfly gems...

This is one of the most beautiful Antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque Hardstone Cameo Brooches we have seen. The extraordinary hand carved image of the woman, or Goddess, is framed b...

A spectacular antique fan motif brooch with 16 extraordinary pear shape cabochon cut Opals, 23 stunning Pink Sapphires, and 88 sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds. The Opals are just out of this world. It is extremely rare to find antique jewels with opals of this quality and size and in such superb condition. The Opals are cut in stunning pear shape cabochons, which are masterpieces of gem cutting in themselves. The largest opal is 7/8 inch (21mm) long. These opals shimmer with blue, green, red, orange, and yellow luminescence. The wonderful antique Pink Sapphires...

Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Black Onyx Heart Pendant Necklace or Brooch in Silver atop 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The romantic and elegant Victorian j...

Original handmade Victorian carnelian carved cameo brooch pendant with natural patina and delicate granulation work. The 22 inch chain is also handmade a...

A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, the hardstone cameo depicting a profile of lady in Roman style wearing rose wreath, surrounded by a thirty f...

Victorian high relief sardonyx cameo of maiden with hair wreath decoration. The wreath and dress closure are carnelian toned against her alabaster profile....

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. ...