The butterfly was a major 19th Century motif. Victorians were wild about the natural world; flora, fauna, entomology. But besides the fascination with bugs and insects, butterflies were special. They are not only a symbol of rebirth, but they have a spiritual connotation as well. The ancient Greek word for butterfly was Psyche, which means soul.
Here we have a Victorian, circa 1880, gold butterfly locket-backed pendant made with such care and attention to detail it makes your heart ache. The wings are adorned with 2 old cut rubies and one old mine cut diamond. The gold has a bloomed finish, which makes it look higher carat. There is a glass locket to the reverse and a hidden bail. There is a hairline crack in the upper right hand side. It is does not go all the way through, nor is it a structural issue to the piece. Apart from that, it is in good condition, with wear commensurate with age.
15k gold, weighs 7 grams, no hallmarks
The butterfly was a major 19th Century motif. Victorians were wild about the natural world; flora, fauna, entomology. But besides the fascination with bugs and insects, butterflies were special. They are not only a symbol of rebirth, but they have a spiritual connotation as well. The ancient Greek word for butterfly was Psyche, which means soul.
Here we have a Victorian, circa 1880, gold butterfly locket-backed pendant made with such care and attention to detail it makes your heart ache. The wings are adorned with 2 old cut rubies and one old mine cut diamond. The gold has a bloomed finish, which makes it look higher carat. There is a glass locket to the reverse and a hidden bail. There is a hairline crack in the upper right hand side. It is does not go all the way through, nor is it a structural issue to the piece. Apart from that, it is in good condition, with wear commensurate with age.
15k gold, weighs 7 grams, no hallmarks
