Victorian Diamond & Enamel Butterfly Brooch pre-georgian evidence of an old repair

evidence of an old repair to the border

tests as pinchbeck (yellow metal)

with a particularly ingenious chain border (which is apparently a registered design

bulkier pieces

Victorian Diamond & Enamel Butterfly Brooch pre-georgian evidence of an old repairDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible antique butterfly brooch dating from the latter half of the 19th century. It's French, set with old and rose cut diamonds, and finished in striking red, black, and cream coloured enamel. The craftsmanship is exceptional, modelled in 18 karat gold with an incredibly fine gold seam between the vitreous red and cream enamel sections. STONES 4. 06mm Old European Cut Diamond Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS 4. 3 x 2.