Description
This finely modelled antique butterfly brooch is featuring scalloped wings, legs and antennae extending from the central body, intricately pierced and fitted to reverse with a detachable brooch piece.
The brooch is centrally set with two round old cut ruby ”eyes” in bezel setting , leading down to five graduating button pearls in a claw setting. There are two cushion shape old cut sapphires and two rubies in open back bezel and grain settings decorating butterfly wings encircled by cushion shape rose cut diamonds in open back claw settings. The gemstones are mounted in silver and gold, circa 1880. The approximate length: 3cm, width: 3cm, weight: 8grams.
In Victorian jewellery the butterfly was a symbol of beauty, transformation, and the soul. Victorians admired the butterfly’s life cycle, viewing it as a metaphor for personal growth and spiritual rebirth. Butterfly motifs adorned pendants, earrings, and brooches capturing the essence of elegance and grace.
It is a beautiful piece of history, displaying excellent workmanship and looks gorgeous when worn.
Product code: 224X0232
