It was listed by Gatsby Jewellery Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Amazingly high class jewellery making, the like of which we just don't see any more. We could look at this all day!
Cut - Rose cut diamond wings, fancy cut body amd cabochon eyes.
Colour - Totally white diamonds. F/G.
Clarity - VVS.
Carat - Total approximate weight of the wings is 1.50 carat.
Condition - Fine
Size - Current ring size L (UK) or 5 1/2 (US). Complementary resizing is available, can go up or down in size.
Circa - 1850
Measurements - The butterfly measures 23.5mm by 13mm and sits 3mm from the finger
Metal - All the yellow metal is 18k yellow gold. The white metal is silver. This is a typical combination of metals in fine Victorian jewellery, before the proliferation of platinum as a precious metal.
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.
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Early Victorian 1.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond "Butterfly" Ring, Circa 1850
