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Victorian Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds & Sapphires, c. 1890


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Victorian Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds & Sapphires, c. 1890
Victorian Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds & Sapphires, c. 1890
Description
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One of the major jewellery trends of the late 19th century was so-called "novelty jewelry" (from the English novelty). This jewellery used unusual motifs that were intended to amaze the viewer. For example, small mice and even pigs were allowed to adorn bracelets; golden bird's nests with tiny birds and eggs dangled from earlobes. Among the more "tame" representatives of novelty jewellery - and therefore also wearable in high society - were butterflies made from luxurious materials. In its July 1888 issue, the ladies' journal Der Bazar recommended jeweled butterflies for a prestigious dinner outfit - in combination with diamond earrings, a pearl necklace and matching bracelets set with precious stones (see Der Bazar, July 2, 1888, p. 278). Typical of the decorative butterflies of this period are the clear, angular designs with pointed wings and often a setting of rubies, sapphires or diamonds. This butterfly is artistically designed in several colors: While slightly reddish gold lends warmth and substance to the body, silver serves as the perfect stage for the brilliance of the numerous rose-cut diamonds. Their sparkling facets are reminiscent of the delicate shimmer of dewdrops in the morning light. The targeted use of mid-blue sapphires, which accentuate the wings and body of the butterfly with depth of color, is particularly sophisticated. This combination of color and light makes the brooch appear alive - almost as if the butterfly is about to take flight. We discovered this beautiful brooch in the south of England - which is probably where it was once made.
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Victorian Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds & Sapphires, c. 1890
Beautiful Companion
€ 2,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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