EDWARDIAN 1900 Fabulous Butterfly In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds, Rubies & Emerald
An Edwardian butterfly convertible necklace-brooch.
This fabulous convertible pendant-brooch was created during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, between the 1900-1910. The piece was masterfully crafted in the shape of a butterfly in solid white gold of 18 karats, with polished finish. The entire body is embellished with natural earth mined gemstones, such; four vivid red rubies, one vivid green Colombian emerald and an assortment of seventy-two white colorless diamonds. The diamonds settings are decorated with millegrain finish. The brooch itself is fitted with an horizontal hinge bar with a mechanical security lock and a round ring to attach a chain.
The Edwardian Era
Like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and mill grain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Mille graining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Country: New York City, United States.
Period: Edwardian, Belle-Epoque, circa 1900-1910.
Diamonds: Mount in bezels and millegrain prongs settings, with 72 assorted European round cut diamonds, with a combined total weight of about 4.32 carats, white colorless G/H color, VS clarity.
Rubies: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 well matched cushion faceted cut of natural vivid red rubies, with a combined weight of about 1.70 carats.
Rubies: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 well matched round faceted cut of natural vivid red rubies, with a combined weight of about 0.36 carats.
Emerald: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 round faceted cut of a natural vivid green Colombian emerald, with a weight of about 0.45 carats.
Weight: 10.8 Grams, (6.95 Dwt).
Size: The detachable chain is 20 Inches, (50.8 Cm) and may be adjusted to made it shorter on special request. An alternative ring may be added.
Measurements: The brooch is 38 mm by 39 mm by 7 mm, (1.50 x 1.54 x 0.28 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked, and electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the platinum and the gold with results as follows, ".900/.999 Pt, .750/.999 Au."
Collateral: This convertible Edwardian Butterfly is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This convertible Edwardian Butterfly is accompanied by a certificate appraisal (4549G) prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Condition: The overall condition of this Edwardian Butterfly is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 77 gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P030826REEM/.3115
