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RUBIES, SAPPHIRES, DIAMONDS, SILVER & GOLD BUTTERFLY BROOCH, 1890s

RUBIES, SAPPHIRES, DIAMONDS, SILVER & GOLD BUTTERFLY BROOCH, 1890s

16,800 GBP
16,800 GBP
Sale Sold out

HIGH JEWELLERY FANTASIA, DONE IN FULL 19TH-CENTURY GARB: THIS IS A BUTTERFLY THAT FLIES WITH DIAMONDS, RUBIES AND SAPPHIRES IN SILVER OVER GOLD.


YOU MUST HAVE THIS because pieces of this scale and quality from the 1890s are increasingly rare. Over 80 antique diamonds (approx. 7 ct) bring gorgeous light and brilliance to this richly decorated brooch, a textbook example of period whimsy and craftsmanship.

STYLE: Pinned on a pale wool coat or dark velvet lapel, this butterfly lands with presence. We also love it styled as in the Gallery — across both masculine and feminine tailoring for full romantic contrast.

Our Price Analysis

A FAIR PRICE because

• DESIGN & PERIOD — Late-19th-century butterfly motif in full gemstone regalia, reflecting the extravagance of Victorian decorative brooches.

• GEMSTONE MERIT — Over 7 ct antique diamonds plus rubies and sapphires, all in excellent condition.

• CRAFTSMANSHIP — Intricate stone-setting in silver over gold, typical of high-Victorian workmanship.

COLLECTOR VALUE: Butterfly brooches from this period with such gemstone variety and quality are uncommon, especially in this condition.

PRICE VALUE: Outstanding given the materials, scale and origin — seldom offered with this level of detail at this price point.

Details

BRAND & PERIOD: Unsigned, Victorian, circa 1890

MATERIALS: Silver over gold set with rubies, sapphires and approx. 7.00 ct cushion-shaped, old brilliant and single-cut diamonds

WEIGHT: 12.41 g

JWL AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE:

• DEALER ESTIMATES PERIOD: Circa 1890

• SELLER PROFILE: This item is offered by a Trusted Dealer in the United Kingdom

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