Herald of Spring

Playful Pin in the Shape of a Butterfly With Sapphire Trim, Circa 1890 & Later


€ 3,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Playful Pin in the Shape of a Butterfly With Sapphire Trim, Circa 1890 & Later
Playful Pin in the Shape of a Butterfly With Sapphire Trim, Circa 1890 & Later
Description
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One of the major jewellery trends of the last third of the 19th century was the novelty jewellery. This jewellery used unusual motifs that were intended to astonish the observer. Among the most beautiful representatives of novelty jewellery were insects, but above all butterflies made of luxurious materials. In its July 1888 issue, the ladies' journal Bazar recommended jewelled butterflies for the prestigious dinner wardrobe, in combination with diamond earrings, a pearl necklace and matching gem-set bangles (see Der Bazar, July 2, 1888, p. 278). The present one is also such a dazzling butterfly, in the form of a pin. The butterfly is adorned with diamonds and sapphires in two colours: fresh spring pink and rich sky blue. In between, diamonds glitter on the wings of the iridescent butterfly. The little animal itself is forged from silver, while the pin is made of gold. The luxurious butterfly came to us with a trim of very worn glass stones, which we had exchanged in our workshop for more durable real gemstones. Thus, the butterfly is now ready to last a small eternity. The precious insect can be worn by ladies as well as by gentlemen, for example on a tie, on the lapel of a blazer or coat. The pin is in very good condition and comes with an independent certificate on the quality of the gemstones.
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Playful Pin in the Shape of a Butterfly With Sapphire Trim, Circa 1890 & Later
Herald of Spring
€ 3,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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