Victorian Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch chrysoberyl Jadeite beads

Jadeite beads

with good translucency and a strong organic/botanic feel

Old mine cut diamonds

each face hand-carved (by its original owner) with a different masonic symbol: square and compass

So what you're looking at in this ring is

Victorian Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch chrysoberyl Jadeite beadsDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 This gorgeous Victorian butterfly brooch is set with an array of glistening gemstones. The body is set with four graduated fiery opals, which display colours of blue, purple, green and red, with a natural sapphire that tops the stones. The wings are spread and set with charming little rose cuts with ruby and sapphire edges, with additional ruby set eyes. Featuring fine gold work for legs and antennae, it's crafted in 14k gold