Victorian Demantoid Garnet Butterfly Brooch Roman Chinese origin

Chinese origin

Padlock: 3

Lapiadaries working in Edinburgh's "new town" made most of the pebble jewellery produced in the 18th and 19th centuries

with simple concealed gold bail to the back and otherwise constructed in silver

The cushion shaped face is studded with 15 old mine cut diamonds

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Butterfly Brooch Roman Chinese originDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible antique butterfly brooch dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. It's set with a gorgeous demantoid garnet, and features beautifully fine detailed wings. Modelled in 15 karat gold, it remains in great condition with brooch and pendant fittings. Although this beautiful insect is thought of as "Psyche" the soul, the butterfly is also believed to be a symbol of change. Their life cycle from a humble