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Late Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Opal, Emerald, and Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Item Details

A late Victorian 14K yellow gold ruby, opal, sapphire, emerald, and diamond butterfly brooch with sterling silver accents. This butterfly motif brooch features emerald eyes, an opal body, gemstone studded wings, and yellow gold appendages and feelers.

Era: Late Victorian
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Brooch or Pin Closure Type: C-Clasp
Hallmarks: Unmarked
Total Weight: 9.80 dwt

CENTER DIAMONDS
Count: 24
Shape: Macle Slice
Color Grade: G – I
Clarity Grade: I1
Dimensions: 1.00 mm – 2.00 mm
Total Carat Weight: Unable to Determine Carat Weight Due to Cut

CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Ruby
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Heat
Dimensions: 7.50 mm x 6.50 mm

CENTER STONES
Count: 8
Type: Ruby
Shape: Round Faceted
Treatment: Heat
Dimensions: 2.50 mm

CENTER STONES
Count: 4
Type: Opal
Shape: Round Cabochon
Dimensions: 3.50 mm – 3.75 mm

CENTER STONES
Count: 2
Type: Sapphire
Shape: Round Faceted
Treatment: Heat
Dimensions: 4.00 mm

CENTER STONES
Count: 4
Type: Emerald
Shape: Round Faceted
Treatment: Oiled
Dimensions: 2.00 mm – 3.00 mm

Gemologist Code: CINCY

  • This item has been evaluated and verified by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
  • All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Weights are inclusive of all materials. Treatments for jadeite and other gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
  • Jewelry may contain minor markings/imperfections throughout.
  • While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.

Condition

- minor markings throughout.
- sterling silver accents.
- removable closure with screw.
- stem is curved.
- one emerald is chipped.

Dimensions

- total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 9.80 dwt.

Item #

18CHI109-509

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