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Antique diamond and gem set butterfly brooch
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Antique diamond and gem set butterfly brooch

S.J. Phillips Ltd

Date c.1800

Period Early 19th century

Medium Diamond and gem

Dimension 3.8 x 2.5 cm (1¹/₂ x 1 inches)

With emeralds, rubies, sapphires and chrysoberyls.

The openwork wings bordered by small uniform cushion cut diamonds, pear shaped emeralds, rubies and sapphires within forming the wing 'markings', the body set with calibre cut graduating chrysoberyls, the head set with a ruby and purplish blue sapphire with diamond eyes, cut down collet set in silver and gold, the diamonds open set, the coloured gems close set.

Weight: 9.5g

Date: c.1800

Period: Early 19th century

Medium: Diamond and gem

Dimension: 3.8 x 2.5 cm (1¹/₂ x 1 inches)

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