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Victorian Butterfly Pin with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Pearls   #50-1-2372

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This lovely silver over 9 karat rose gold Victorian butterfly in red, white and blue is patriotic by nature. The rubies have a slight red wine tinge which suggests their Siamese origin, and the sapphires appear to be no less than Kashmirs. The pearls, of course, are natural. The original pin mechanism comes off to allow the piece to be worn comfortably as a pendant. Circa 1880. This brooch measures 1 1/2 inch by 1 3/4 inch.The Gemstones are described as follows:Twenty Four Rose Cut DiamondsWeight: .20 carat total weightSix Oval Cut RubiesWeight: .1.50 carat total weightOne Round Cut RubyWeight: .80 caratSix Oval Cut SapphiresWeight: 1.10 carat total weightThree Natural Pearls 

Inventory No. 50-1-2372

Details
Material: Rose Gold (9k)
Center Ruby Details
Carat Weight: 0.80cts
Quantity: 1
Measurements: 5.50 x 5.50 x 3.40 mm
Cut: Oval
Additional Gemstone Details
6 Oval Ruby(s) with a total carat weight of 0.21
6 Oval Sapphire(s) with a total carat weight of 1.10
24 Rose Diamond(s) with a total carat weight of 0.20
Diamond Color: I-J
3 Natural Pearl(s)
Total Diamond Weight: 0.20 Carats