A gem-set and diamond brooch designed as a butterfly, the wings set with mixed-cut sapphires framed with rose-cut diamonds, the body set with a circular-cut ruby and half-pearls to cabochon ruby eyes, mounted in silver and gold, detachable brooch...

A gem-set and diamond brooch designed as a butterfly, the wings set with mixed-cut sapphires framed with rose-cut diamonds, the body set with a circular-cut ruby and half-pearls to cabochon ruby eyes, mounted in silver and gold, detachable brooch pin, c. 1890
Good condition with minor abrasions and scratches commensurate with age and use, diamonds bright and lively, sapphires pale blue with characteristic inclusions, ruby pale purplish red with good clarity, pearls medium lustre, detachable brooch pin secure with safety chain.