{"product_id":"antique-victorian-butterfly-brooch-diamond-opal-ruby","title":"Antique Victorian Butterfly Brooch Diamond Opal Ruby","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDating to the late 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century, this magnificent antique Victorian butterfly brooch is set in silver and backed in 18ct yellow gold. The intricate, open-work wings are set aglow with approx. 0.60ct of twinkling rose cut diamonds and 2.2ct of luminous natural opals, flashing with electric blues and greens, while the body is anchored by a vibrant 0.35ct pink ruby thorax and eyes. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis piece hails from the height of the Victorian \"Insect Boom,\" a romantic era obsessed with the natural world. To the Victorians, the butterfly was more than a pretty motif, it was the symbol of the soul, representing spiritual transformation, hope, and resurrection. It reflects a time when jewellery spoke a hidden language of sentimentality, defying the industrial age with the delicate beauty of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis captivating Victorian butterfly brooch has remained in excellent condition thanks to its large gold safety pin that is securely screwed to the back. It’s an eye-catching conversation starter, perfect for the antique collector or anyone who wants to add a dash of antique charm to a lapel, scarf, or even a hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe recommend you insure for £4,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.3 grams   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/b\u003e: Height 35mm x Width 43mm x Depth 13mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMETAL\u003c\/b\u003e: Silver\/ 18ct Gold gilt \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTONES\u003c\/b\u003e: Natural Opals (approx. 2.2ct total), Rubies (Centre 4.5mm, approx. 0.35ct) Diamonds (approx. 0.60ct total)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE\u003c\/b\u003e: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARKS\u003c\/b\u003e: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER:\u003c\/b\u003e AJ1275\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Victorian Butterfly Brooches in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-brooches?_gl=1*1b2deez*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ5NzY3NTA3My4xNzY5NTk5NTEw*_ga_4D9LWM6C15*czE3Njk1OTk1MDkkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njk1OTk1MDkkajYwJGwwJGgw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntique Brooches collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Np9VAEk39gA?si=YSQclMQn4wwhp4HO\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321761472896,"sku":"AJ1275","price":4015.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Butterfly-Brooch-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-cover.jpg?v=1771584000","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-victorian-butterfly-brooch-diamond-opal-ruby","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}