Victorian French 18k/ Silver Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, & Pearl Buttferly Pin Mikimoto A fantastic and historical sterling

A fantastic and historical sterling silver pin from the Victorian (ca1897) era

800 silver purity for the importation of jewelry into France from a non-treaty country

and an overall 7/16" deep excluding the bail

From the side

Freely hanging at the base of each earring are open circles

Victorian French 18k/ Silver Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, & Pearl Buttferly Pin Mikimoto A fantastic and historical sterlingA charming and finely detailed butterfly pin from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k and sterling silver, the wings and abdomen of this elegant butterfly are encrusted with bead set rose cut diamonds, which have an approximate total carat weight of . 85ctw. A luscious, bezel set emerald acts as the insect's thorax, and 2 vivid ruby cabochons represent the butterfly's eyes. The butterfly is attached to a rosy gold pin, which opens and closes