Antique Victorian Silver Butterfly Paste Brooch Circa 1900 Pearl

Antique Victorian Silver Butterfly Paste Brooch Circa 1900 PearlA pretty antique late Victorian butterfly brooch modelled in sterling silver and decorated with glistening, white, red and blue pastes that simulate the beauty of diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Insect jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20th Century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country. They were often decorated with colourful gemstones to enhance their beauty and value. Its a great

(Circa 1905)

It was clearly very dear to its original owner and has remained in pristine condition

loop) x  Width 34mm x Depth 6mm – Collar Length 19 inches x Width 12mm – Drop 68mm

so in my heart

STONES: Moonstones (Largest 10mm x 10mm – approx

They have superb SI1 clarity – H colour and weigh approx

simulating an amethyst

The Horseshoe has long been a symbol of good luck and became a popular image in Victorian jewellery when there was an increase in superstition

The wreath motif here also symbolises eternal love

A sumptuous pair of antique Etruscan revival earrings from the mid Victorian era (Circa 1860)

25ct each – 0

MARKS: Sterling silver stamp