Victorian Butterfly Pendant

Victorian Mulit-Gem Butterfly 

A rare and wonderful sighting! Hand fabricated in silver over 9K rose gold (hence, more than likely of British origin), circa 1880, this lovely Victorian butterfly, in glorious red, white and blue, is patriotic by nature. The natural white pearls, velvety blue sapphires, and red wine-colored rubies add shimmer and color, while rose cut diamonds provide the glitter

Victorians admired the butterfly's life cycle, viewing it as a metaphor for personal growth and spiritual rebirth. Butterfly motifs adorned pendants, earrings, and brooches, capturing the essence of elegance and grace. 

9ct gold over silver which was common from that era.  Surrounded with rose cut diamonds, rubies, sapphires, & pearls.  

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