Victorian 6.25ct Basaltic Sapphire, 0.24ct Emerald and 7.30ct Diamond, 15ct Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique 6.25 carat Basaltic sapphire, 0.24 carat emerald and 7.30 carat diamond, 15 carat yellow gold and silver set butterfly brooch; part of our butterfly jewellery collections
£24,950
This magnificent, fine and impressive antique gemstone brooch has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold with a silver setting.
The brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly with wings displayed.
The pierced decorated wings are each embellished with six cushion cut Basaltic sapphires to the outer margins.
The layered forewings and hindwings are further ornamented with a total of two-hundred and fifty-four diamonds, in a combination of mine and Dutch cuts; these wings are secured with en tremblant settings allowing them ‘to tremble’ independently, indicating the high quality of the piece.
The butterfly’s thorax is accented with a stunning claw set cushion cut sapphire, encompassed with twelve diamonds, creating a cluster design.
The abdomen displays seven impressive pavé set cushion cut sapphires, graduating in size and flanked with twenty-two diamonds.
The legs, antennae and head of the insect are embellished with twelve diamonds and encompass two impressive collet set cabochon cut emeralds, representing the eyes.
This magnificent antique butterfly brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and C shaped clasp fastening; this versatile piece could also be worn as a pendant or hair clip.
This large Victorian sapphire and diamond butterfly brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15ct yellow gold and silver.
This magnificent brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card, in addition to a sapphire report card and certificate supplied by the Gemmological Certification Services, London*.
Such magnificent and large examples set with this combination of very high quality gemstones are rare to the market; this brooch is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.
This Victorian brooch is an exceptional gift for landmark occasions such as a 50th birthday or major anniversary, offering collectors a rare and prestigious acquisition-equally suited as an heirloom, investment or statement of refined taste. This is a rare opportunity to obtain such a magnificent and large butterfly brooch.
NOTE: * This documentation accredits the sapphires originating in Basaltic deposits and certifies that the gemstones shows no indications of heating.
“Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.”
Reference: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R. Wise, Brunswick House Press.
This magnificent butterfly brooch is exceptional quality, set with stunning sapphires displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.
The impressive emeralds display a fine colour and brilliance.
The well colour matched diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.
The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and silver, and is in exceptional condition.
Additional information
| Sapphire Quality | Origin Basaltic Deposit |
|---|---|
| Emerald Quality | Cut Cabochon |
| Diamond Quality | Colour (average grades) H Number of Diamonds |
| Dimensions | Length of setting 10.9cm/4.29" |
| Weight | 47.57 grams |
| Gemstone | |
| Metal | Yellow Gold |
| Setting Metal | Silver |
| Date | Circa 1890 |
| Era |
Diamond Clarity:
Diamond Colour:
Can be Resized:
FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Dispatched via DHL (or equivalent) on the next working day.
Estimated Delivery:
- UK: 2–3 working days
- Worldwide: 5–7 working days
Fully Insured in Transit
Free insurance up to £30,000. AC Silver remains responsible until delivery is confirmed.
Returns & Cancellations
You have 14 days to cancel your order.
Returns must be sent to our UK address within 14 days of cancellation.
Customers are responsible for return postage. A refund will be processed after inspection of the returned item.
Altered or Personalised Items
- Items resized or altered before dispatch: exchange or credit note only
- Engraved silver: non-refundable
What our customers say
Lovely selection & excellent service
Lovely selection & excellent service
AC Silver has a stunning selection of antique and vintage items. Both of my brooches arrived right on time as indicated by the tracking. They are even lovelier in person and I look forward to wearing them for decades to come. Andrew and Gemma provided excellent communication and prompt dispatch. I would absolutely recommend working through them.
Fabulous service, beautiful product.
Fabulous service, beautiful product.
Fabulous service, beautiful product.
Beautiful collection and outstanding service
Beautiful collection and outstanding service
Beautiful collection and outstanding service. I already bought two extraordinary pieces and can only highly recommend.
Excellent customer care.
Excellent customer care.
I had to place the order over the phone as my internet was misbehaving. The lady who I spoke to could not have been more helpful and was particularly careful to get all the details correct. I was then informed about the collection and dispatch of the item purchased, by email. The item arrived as expected and it had been most well packed so that no harm could come to it. It was a delight to purchase this item from C6323, AC Silver, and I could not fault any aspect of their customer care. I was highly delighted with my silver mustard pot and it was much better than the pictures on the web site.
Exceptional personal service
Exceptional personal service
First class personal service and attention to detail along with an exceptional quality of items offered for sale. A very smooth purchasing experience with swift and safe despatch of high value objects via courier. Highly recommended.
A lovely experience
A lovely experience
AC Silver's website is very detailed and informative - allows customers to make well good comparisons and subsequent choices. The owner and his staff are very helpful and friendly - dealing with them is a pleasure. They go the extra mile to make sure that customers are totally satisfied with their purchases. Would highly recommend this store.
Excellent experience
Excellent experience
Excellent experience buying a beautiful item from AC Silver. Enquiries were dealt with quickly and courteously, I felt very confident buying an expensive item online. It arrived quickly and safely, beautifully packaged. I am delighted with it and wouldn't hesitate to recommend AC Silver.
This was an all-around great experience. The pre-sale communication was excellent and informative. The team was extremely responsive. When the item arrived, it was exactly as described.
This was an all-around great experience. The pre-sale communication was excellent and informative. The team was extremely responsive. When the item arrived, it was exactly as described.
This was an all-around great experience. The pre-sale communication was excellent and informative. The team was extremely responsive. When the item arrived, it was exactly as described. I would recommend these guys to anyone.
You may also like...
You may also like…
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Yes, the combination of exceptional gemstones, symbolic design, and fine craftsmanship makes it an outstanding choice for significant birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and major achievements.
-
-