Antique Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Silver Circa 1900 Victorian (1839-1901)

Antique Victorian Paste Butterfly Brooch Silver Circa 1900 Victorian (1839-1901)This charming Butterfly brooch is decorated in sparkling white Paste Stones with further, coloured Pastes emulating Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds and Citrine's on the wings. 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 and were often decorated with colourful stones to enhance their beauty and value. The piece is set in Silver and fitted with

METAL: 18ct Gold gilt (Tested)

(Dated 1882)

with natural banded patterns and rich

It's a great collector's piece and a beautiful tribute to the Scottish pieces of the 1800s

clear blue/ green colouring that emulates the beauty of a tropical ocean or icy glacial waters

Celestial jewellery became increasingly sought after during the 19th Century as people began to look up at the stars and heavens once more with renewed fascination

ringed by open-work petals and a halo of sixteen cherry-pink rubies around the border (approx

They display stunning workmanship and dangle beautifully from long hook wires

A great piece for collectors of Victorian heritage

42ct total)

A beautiful antique Victorian bar brooch adorned with a colourful spider set with a green tourmaline head and a natural cabochon opal abdomen (approx

A fabulous Art Deco Riviere necklace made in France