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Victorian Butterfly Brooch
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for sale €1,726     $1,873
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Devonshire Antiques

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Victorian Butterfly Brooch

19th century
Description

A beautiful and intriguing butterfly brooch set in gold having diamonds, ruby , emerald and sapphire stones . The diamonds are typical rose cut from the period and the coloured stones are of a good colour . A desirable little piece . Look at the video .

Width 4.2cm

Height 3cm

£1475

Contact 07970119030

Physical Dimensions
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
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Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Gemstone Butterfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

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SA1107176
Description
A beautiful and intriguing butterfly brooch set in gold having diamonds, ruby , emerald and sapphire stones . The diamonds are typical rose cut from the period and the coloured stones are of a good colour . A desirable little piece . Look at the video .

Width 4.2cm

Height 3cm

£1475

Contact 07970119030

Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Gemstone Butterfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

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SA1107176
Devonshire Antiques
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A Victorian insect brooch in the form of a butterfly, constructed in silver-topped gold and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and a central sapphire.
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Archive I A Victorian insect brooch in the form of a butterfly, constructed in silver-topped gold and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and a central sapphire.

Victorian Butterfly Brooch

Archive II A Victorian insect brooch in the form of a butterfly, constructed in silver-topped gold and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and a central sapphire. View II
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A Victorian insect brooch in the form of a butterfly, constructed in silver-topped gold and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and a central sapphire.
Victorian butterfly brooch
Ref: SA1107176
A Victorian insect brooch in the form of a butterfly, constructed in silver-topped gold and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and a central sapphire.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsButterfly motif, Silver-upon-gold setting, Gemstone pave, Pierced wings
  • SizeW 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian brooch is in the form of a butterfly, constructed in silver-topped gold and encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and a central sapphire. The wings are pierced and ornamented with gemstone pave work, featuring red rubies along the outer edges and numerous sparkling diamonds across the framework. Two small red rubies sit above the blue sapphire head, while three graduated green emeralds form the body segments. Curved wire antennae extend outwards from the head above jointed legs, and the entire insect form has a dark antique finish. The brooch measures 4.5 cm wide. In a modern interior, this jewelled insect serves as a decorative accessory to pin onto clothing, scarves, or hats when dressing for special occasions. It suits collectors of antique jewellery or anyone seeking a traditional Victorian accent piece for formal wear or display.

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During the mid-to-late nineteenth century, Victorian society developed a deep fascination with natural history, botany, and entomology. Insect-themed jewellery, including butterflies, bees, and beetles, became fashionable accessories symbolising transformation and natural beauty.

Victorian jewellers frequently used a silver-upon-gold technique, setting diamonds and coloured gemstones in silver fronts with gold backings to prevent tarnishing on garments. Natural gemstones such as rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and rose-cut diamonds were commonly incorporated.

Authentic nineteenth-century brooches often feature silver-topped gold construction, hand-cut gemstones such as rose or cushion cuts, and period-specific pin mechanisms, including extended pin stems and C-clasps without safety catches.

Antique brooches can be worn individually on coat lapels, pinned to structured blazers, attached to silk scarves, or grouped together on denim jackets and knitwear for a contemporary layered aesthetic.

Clean gently using a soft dry cloth or a slightly dampened cotton swab avoiding harsh chemical cleansers. Avoid submerging in water or using ultrasonic cleaners, as gemstones like emeralds and closed-back settings are sensitive to moisture and shock.
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