Amazing Victorian Butterfly Insect Gem Set Opal Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Br

                
                    
                    
Vintage from the 19th century
                
                
                                        
                    
Materials: Gold
                
                
                    
                                        
Style: Victorian
                
                         Some things are indeed a once in a lifetime...and this is surely one of them. 

During our 18 plus year history this is a first. Pure Victorian in sensibility and design, the 19th century obsession with the natural world served as the wellspring of design for this breathtaking bracelet.

A glittering butterfly adorns the center section and it is studded with rose cut diamonds on the wings. The body is made up of an Australian opal, and its head is a natural red ruby with two diamond eyes and curling gold antennae. 

The insect rests above a concave gold circular niche. Surrounding this is a series of gold braided and twisted wire. It is then encircled with juicy tubes of curved gold with beaded ends and details along with bands of more gold, all in 15k. 

The bangle is hinged, and with a hidden catch that blends so perfectly with the wire work that it seems to have been designed by a magician. (Part of the wire work itself forms the button that is depressed to release the clasp). 

The juxtaposition of the ethereal butterfly with the powerful and bold 15k gold work (as well as the meticulous craftsmanship) place this at an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. 

Comes in an antique refitted box with cream silk and navy blue velvet interior, the bangle rests on a spring loaded platform.

Date: Circa 1870.

Measurements: Will fit a small to medium wrist from less than 6 inches up to about 7 inches. Width of 11/16 inches and center area is 1 1/4 inches wide and 1 3/8 inches long, butterfly is 5/8 inches wide and 9/16 inches high from antennae to bottom of opal. Weight of 35.9 grams. 

Condition: Excellent. Box is fair with exterior scuffed and scratched, interior base refitted, silk is original and in good condition. 

Origin: English.
 
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