Victorian Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Silver Brooch Pendant

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...

1860's Victorian diamond brooch pendant. One Old Mine cut center diamond set in a silver top and 14k yellow gold back with a cluster o...

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Beautiful pendand/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a central finely carved cameo, surrounded by a crown of peridot stones and a flowery crown in silver structure studded with little diamonds and rubies. This pendand/brooch is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.3 ct...

This is a stunning Antique Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch, framed by Rose Cut diamonds and Pearls. The pendant is Silver atop 18 Karat Gold as was the custom of the period. The pin...

This versatile piece of jewellery can be worn as a pendant or brooch. The pendant loop is on a hinge that can be folded in and out. The rose diamonds are set in silver and backed ont...

This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...

This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...

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...

Georgian-Victorian 1840 era jeweled pendant-brooch An antique early transitional convertible piece, made in England around the 1840's. It was designed...