Betsy Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold & Silver
$4,200 AUD
Betsy, a stunning Victorian openwork pendant encrusted with glistening rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, shows stunning foliate detail in 9 carat yellow gold topped with silver.
The silver-top technique enhances the brilliance of coloured gemstones and diamonds, while openwork and foliate piercing reflects the era's fascination with naturalistic motifs.
The Betsy Pendant Gem Details
The butterfly pendant features twelve deep red to pinkish red rubies measuring from 4.90 to 2.30x2.50 millimetres and five greyish blue sapphires measuring from 3.90 to 2.70x2.10 millimetres. The eyeballs of the butterfly are made from 1.50 millimetres round cabochon red glass. The main section of the wings of the butterfly contain thirty-two old rose cut diamonds measuring from 1.10 to 1.70 millimetres. NOTE: All gemstones exhibit minor surface abrasions and wear consistent with the age of the piece. These characteristics are typical for jewellery of this period and do not significantly impact the item's structural integrity or aesthetic appeal.
Size
The pendant measures approximately 40x30 millimetres.
Condition
Antique. Victorian Era 1837-1901.
Great to Know
The Betsy Pendant is part of our trove of strongly sustainable, environmentally friendly, and conflict-free jewellery. She lives in our carefully curated collection of one-of-a-kind vintage treasures - polished and restored with care by our talented jewellers, restoring them to their former glory.
Antique jewels have stories to whisper that echo through the hallways of time. Passed down from person to person, generation to generation, they carry the whispers of past promises and sentiment. This jewel is not just a piece of jewellery; it is a reminder of an era long since past yet still living in memories passed along.
Behind the Scenes
Every alluring jewel within our unrivalled collection has been thoroughly assessed by our team of highly skilled and qualified GAA gemmologists, jewellers and registered NCJV valuers with over 60 years of combined experience in the jewellery industry.
The silver-top technique enhances the brilliance of coloured gemstones and diamonds, while openwork and foliate piercing reflects the era's fascination with naturalistic motifs.
The Betsy Pendant Gem Details
The butterfly pendant features twelve deep red to pinkish red rubies measuring from 4.90 to 2.30x2.50 millimetres and five greyish blue sapphires measuring from 3.90 to 2.70x2.10 millimetres. The eyeballs of the butterfly are made from 1.50 millimetres round cabochon red glass. The main section of the wings of the butterfly contain thirty-two old rose cut diamonds measuring from 1.10 to 1.70 millimetres. NOTE: All gemstones exhibit minor surface abrasions and wear consistent with the age of the piece. These characteristics are typical for jewellery of this period and do not significantly impact the item's structural integrity or aesthetic appeal.
Size
The pendant measures approximately 40x30 millimetres.
Condition
Antique. Victorian Era 1837-1901.
Great to Know
The Betsy Pendant is part of our trove of strongly sustainable, environmentally friendly, and conflict-free jewellery. She lives in our carefully curated collection of one-of-a-kind vintage treasures - polished and restored with care by our talented jewellers, restoring them to their former glory.
Antique jewels have stories to whisper that echo through the hallways of time. Passed down from person to person, generation to generation, they carry the whispers of past promises and sentiment. This jewel is not just a piece of jewellery; it is a reminder of an era long since past yet still living in memories passed along.
Behind the Scenes
Every alluring jewel within our unrivalled collection has been thoroughly assessed by our team of highly skilled and qualified GAA gemmologists, jewellers and registered NCJV valuers with over 60 years of combined experience in the jewellery industry.