A Late Victorian Diamond Set Butterfly Brooch

A late Victorian diamond set butterfly brooch, the realistically carved butterfly with oldcut diamond-set body and wings, the diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3 carats, all set in silver to yellow gold mount, circa 1900, measuring approximately 2.5×2.7cm, gross weight 8.18grams.

This dazzling late Victorian butterfly brooch is set throughout with scintillating old-cut diamonds. A central cushion-cut diamond comprises the main body, and the wings and body are set with further glinting stones. The diamonds are set to silver and a yellow gold mount, which highlights the sparkle of the diamonds wonderfully. This beautiful piece would be the perfect addition to an evening gown or to the lapel of a boucle jacket.

Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a giftwrapped Bentley & Skinner black and gold presentation box. Shortly afterwards we will send you on a complimentary valuation of this item for insurance purposes for your reference and safekeeping.