Victorian Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch tooth depicting life-like natural subjects

depicting life-like natural subjects

may have been part of a larger piece - a riviere perhaps

Tragically

They typically feature bigger tables

Victorian Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch tooth depicting life-like natural subjectsDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 This gorgeous Victorian butterfly brooch is set with an array of glistening gemstones. The body is set with four graduated fiery opals, which display colours of blue, purple, green and red, with a natural sapphire that tops the stones. The wings are spread and set with charming little rose cuts with ruby and sapphire edges, with additional ruby set eyes. Featuring fine gold work for legs and antennae, it's crafted in 14k gold