Brooch is designed as a butterfly with curling antennae and wings featuring old mine cut diamonds set throughout
Weighing approximately 14.00 carats total – quality consistent with age and cut
Centering a bezel set cushion cut ruby body weighing approximately 2.00 carats – transparent medium red in color
With square step-cut rubies and emeralds prong set on wings
Rubies weigh approximately 0.40 carat total – transparent purplish-red in color
Emeralds weigh approximately 0.30 carat total – transparent bright green in color
Featuring a baroque pearl thorax measuring 12.0 x 16.0 mm – cream body color with moderate iridescence
Accented by ruby eyes and old mine cut diamond antennae
Completed by hinged pin stem with locking closure
With French marks for 18 karat gold and silver
Circa: 1870’s
Measures: 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 inches
Total weight: 29.00 grams
Elegant. Glittering. Majesty.