A late Victorian multi-gem butterfly brooch. The wings are encrusted with old-cut diamonds, highlighted with rubies and sapphires; whilst the body is encrusted with rare white natural pearls, with faceted ruby eyes. This muti-gem butterfly is set on a sterling silver and 9 ct white and yellow gold on a brooch fitting, from the 1890s.

A colourful and delicate Victorian butterfly brooch. This butterfly brooch features an array of sparkling gems, including lush natural pearls, rubies, glittering diamonds, and vibrant sapphires throughout its body and wings. The overall effect is bright and colourful, and this piece exemplifies the Victorian taste for jewellery depicting insects and other animals.

Product Details

• Product Code: PI 4249 Wh Mu Vtg
• Material:  4x White Natural Pearls 2.5-3 mm [ Total Natural Pearl Weight 0.32ct approximately], Old-Cut Diamonds 0.39ct approximately, Faceted Sapphires & Rubies set on Sterling Silver and  9ct Gold
• Height: 2cm [0.75"]
• Width: 3.8cm [1.5"]