A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.91 carat opal, 0.88 carat diamond and 0.54 carat sapphire, silver set butterfly brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections

This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant/brooch has been crafted in yellow metal and silver.

The pendant brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly.

The pierced decorated forewings are embellished with three cabochon cut opals to the outer margins.

The shaped basal's of the forewings, and shaped sub margins of the hindwings are ornamented with further individually set cabochon cut opals.

The pierced decorated wings are embellished with a total of twenty-four diamonds, in a combination of mine and Dutch cuts.

The butterfly's thorax is accented with a claw set round faceted cut sapphire, surmounted with two further sapphires representing the eyes.

The abdomen displays three impressive claw set cabochon cut opals, graduating in size.

The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18K Yellow Gold 18' curb chain via an integrated ring loop, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring.

This versatile pendant may also be worn as a brooch, via a detachable hinged pin and C shaped clasp fastening to the reverse of the setting; this indicates the high quality of the piece.

This impressive antique butterfly pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as silver.

This stunning Victorian brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

Such a brooch/pendant with this combination of gemstones is rare to the market.

Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.

This impressive butterfly brooch is excellent quality, set with impressive opals displaying a scintillating play of color.

The impressive sapphires display a fine color, brilliance and presence.

The well color matched diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance.

This type of brooch/pendant has a classic antique appearance and as such cannot be brightened.

The brooch is an excellent gauge of silver and is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of insect jewelry.

Cut Cabochon

Content 1.91 carat

Color Blue

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.54 carat

Color (average grades) I

Clarity (average grades) P2

Cut Mine/Dutch

Content 0.88 carat

Number of Diamonds

24

Length of across wings 4.5cm/1.77"

Width of setting 3.4cm/1.34"

Across pin 4.4cm/1.73"

Chain length 45.72cm/18"

14.22 grams

Date: Circa 1880