Antique Edwardian Gemstone Butterfly Brooch Circa 1905 Boxed Semi-Precious_Spinel Wednesday: Mercury (Hermes)

Wednesday: Mercury (Hermes)

Amethyst is the birthstone of February and is considered a stone of clarity

bright VS1 clarity – H colour stones and complement the Ruby beautifully

and oranges which shimmer beautifully in the light

Swallows were a popular image in Victorian jewellery and symbolised romance and faithfulness

Antique Edwardian Gemstone Butterfly Brooch Circa 1905 Boxed Semi-Precious_Spinel Wednesday: Mercury (Hermes)A colourful antique Edwardian butterfly brooch from the early 20th Century decorated with blue sapphires, pink rubies, green emeralds, old mine cut diamonds, and a natural opal in the centre. Insect jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20th Century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country and were often decorated with colourful gemstones to enhance their beauty and value. The brooch is