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Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Butterfly Stickpin

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Designed as a stylized butterfly with ornately shaped wings, silver bead detail, and a segmented body accented by ruby eyes Top wings are bead set with round cut demantoid garnet weighing approximately 0.22 carat total, bright lime green in color Set throughout by old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.25 carat total, ranging in color and size Completed by an 18 karat gold pin stem Tested as silver-topped gold Circa: 1890 Butterfly measures: 5/8 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2 1/2 inches Total weight: 2.0 grams Sparkly. Liberating. Carefree. Stock Number: We-4851
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,White Diamond,Garnet,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Old European Cut
  • Weight:
    2 g
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Victorian
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1184310057902
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