Antique Victorian Brooch Butterfly 15ct Gold Diamonds Rubies Lepidoptera (6920) vintage_jewelry Smaller gold beads / granulation

Smaller gold beads / granulation adorn the outer hoop

sexy black ribbon

(snakes were considered symbols of eternal love)

silk-lined upper lid and velvet lined bottom

red leather and silk SJ Phillips box

Antique Victorian Brooch Butterfly 15ct Gold Diamonds Rubies Lepidoptera (6920) vintage_jewelry Smaller gold beads / granulationAntique Victorian Butterfly brooch. 15ct gold, diamonds, rubies. Made in London, England, United Kingdom circa 1889. Unisex suitable for a woman or a man. Measurements: Weight is 22. 0 grams. Distance at widest part is approximately 3 1 8 inches (8cm). Description : Real glazed butterfly wings mounted in gold. The wings are shimmery silver and gold with patches that flash purple and turquoise, depending on how the light catches them. The body and head