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Precious Gem-Set Butterfly Stick Pin, c. 1890


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Precious Gem-Set Butterfly Stick Pin, c. 1890
Precious Gem-Set Butterfly Stick Pin, c. 1890
Description
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One of the major jewellery trends of the last third of the 19th century was novelty jewellery. This jewellery used unusual motifs that were intended to amaze the observer. For example, little mice and pigs adorned bracelets, while golden bird's nests with tiny birds and eggs dangled from earlobes. Everyday objects were also elevated to jewellery motifs: Earrings were made in the shape of small golden baskets and birds' nests, or in the form of silver fountains with buckets. Even electrically powered skulls with open mouths adorned pins. Among the more tame representatives of novelty jewellery, which could also be worn in high society, were insects, but above all butterflies made of luxurious materials. In its July 1888 issue, the ladies' journal Bazar recommended jeweled butterflies for a prestigious dinner attire, in combination with diamond earrings, a pearl necklace and matching bracelets set with precious stones (see Der Bazar, July 2, 1888, p. 278). Such a dazzling butterfly is also present here, in the form of a pin. The butterfly is adorned with the most famous of all precious stones: diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls are strung together. With every movement, the little jewel shimmers in the light. The butterfly is forged from gold, but silver forms the diamond settings so that the diamonds shine brighter. The precious insect can be worn by both men and women, for example on a tie or on the lapel of a blazer or coat. It is in very good condition.
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Precious Gem-Set Butterfly Stick Pin, c. 1890
On Colourful Wings
€ 2,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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