Victorian Diamond, Garnet & Pearl Insect Bar Brooch mulltigem This piece is French made

This piece is French made and has a wearable length of 17 inches

when the butterfly emerged from its chrysalis and flew away specifically represented the immortal soul leaving the human body in death

It's mounted in sterling silver

Makers Mark J

A spectacular antique diamond half hoop ring dates from the Art Deco period

Victorian Diamond, Garnet & Pearl Insect Bar Brooch mulltigem This piece is French madeDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 This gorgeous antique brooch is modelled as a little insect. The insects wings are set with juicy garnets, spread, with small rose cut diamonds set in between. It's body is set with further glistening rose cuts, and the eyes are ruby set. It features fine goldwork a it's legs spread in front and behind the insect, and it rests upon a curved gold bar featuring a natural pearl accent. It's crafted in 15k yellow gold, while the