Victorian Diamond, Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Butterfly Pendant
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1465962
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1465962
$3,150.00
A colorful butterfly, it’s old mine cut diamond and sapphire body sporting wings studded with rubies, rose cut diamonds and emeralds, stands atop a diamond-encrusted twig in this gorgeous late Victorian jewel. Victorian butterfly jewels usually portray the insect with its wings spread in a rather rigid fashion. This pose is far more naturalistically attractive. The stones together weigh close to 3 carats, and all have excellent color. The piece appears to have been converted from a brooch into a pendant with the addition of a hidden bail at the back. Tested and guaranteed 18K. The contemporary chain is stamped for 18K.
- Origin: probably France, ca. 1890
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-1/4” x 1-1/4”; chain length, 18”
- Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.20 cts; sapphire, .38 ct; ruby, .67 ct; emerald, .63 ct
- Weight: 9.3 grams.
