Antique Victorian Diamond Butterfly Pendant - Sapphires And Rubies Circa 1900

Details

This fabulous genuine Antique butterfly pendant is steeped in History.

All set in 18ct yellow gold, tested with jewellers acid.

With lovely old cut Diamonds rich blue Sapphires and fabulous

rich pink rubies.

The Diamonds sparkle continuously and beautifully captivating the allure of

natures beauty.

Diamond is the hardest mineral on Earth and this combined with its exceptional

lustre and brilliant fire has made it the most highly prized of all gems.

Old Cut Diamonds are known to Dance by Candle light.

Set with six beautiful rich blue Sapphires.

Sapphire is the symbol of feelings of sympathy, harmony friendship and

loyalty, everything that is constant and reliable.

The ruby is considered to be the most powerful gem of the universe,

given as a gift, the ruby is a symbol of friendship and love.

Ruby is also the symbol of vitality and loyalty.

Butterflies were popular during the Victorian era with animal and all insect

brooches such as Dogs, Cats, Horses, Foxes and Game Birds being

popular subjects for jewellery in the latter half of the 19thC.

A chain threads through the back pin so it lays flat around the

neck when worn.

This would be easy to convert to a brooch too if preferred.

A highly collectable butterfly pendant which is a true Antique

Weighs 8.7 grams

Measures 35mm across the widest part of the wings x 24mm down

Excellent condition.

ITEM NUMBER 6150