An exceptional early 20th century butterfly brooch of notably high quality, beautifully modelled with vibrant yellow enamel wings highlighted by striking iridescent blue enamel panels. The wings are bordered with old-cut diamonds, while the body is centred by a fine marquise-cut diamond with a round old-cut diamond to the thorax, giving the piece excellent brilliance and elegance.
Dimensions
Height: 3.7 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Weight: 8.26 grams
Specifications
Period: Early 20th Century, circa 1920s
Metal: Gold with white metal diamond-set elements
Type: Butterfly brooch
Marks: French gold import mark, Swiss hallmark
Other Details: Yellow and blue enamel decoration
Stones
Diamond
Cut: Marquise cut and old cuts
Centre Diamond: Marquise cut, approx. 0.50 ct
Total Weight: Approx. 1.40 ct
Colour: G–H
Clarity: SI, approximate
Condition Report
In excellent antique condition overall and presenting beautifully, with only light surface wear in keeping with age a lovely, well-kept piece.
An exceptional early 20th century butterfly brooch of notably high quality, beautifully modelled with vibrant yellow enamel wings highlighted by striking iridescent blue enamel panels. The wings are bordered with old-cut diamonds, while the body is centred by a fine marquise-cut diamond with a round old-cut diamond to the thorax, giving the piece excellent brilliance and elegance.
Dimensions
Height: 3.7 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Weight: 8.26 grams
Specifications
Period: Early 20th Century, circa 1920s
Metal: Gold with white metal diamond-set elements
Type: Butterfly brooch
Marks: French gold import mark, Swiss hallmark
Other Details: Yellow and blue enamel decoration
Stones
Diamond
Cut: Marquise cut and old cuts
Centre Diamond: Marquise cut, approx. 0.50 ct
Total Weight: Approx. 1.40 ct
Colour: G–H
Clarity: SI, approximate
Condition Report
In excellent antique condition overall and presenting beautifully, with only light surface wear in keeping with age a lovely, well-kept piece.
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