Victorian Red White & Blue Paste Butterfly Brooch festoon necklaces brightening them and making the

brightening them and making the colour pop - in this case with stunning effect

refers to the period between 1957 and the early 1970s (although some would argue we're still in it)

A fitting and suitably romantically charged theme for an engagement ring

it's set with a deep rock crystal cabochon - cut so its "pools" the light inside - within a border of pearls and amethyst set bail

A superb solid 18k gold Hermès pencil dating from the 1950s

Victorian Red White & Blue Paste Butterfly Brooch festoon necklaces brightening them and making theDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A cute antique paste butterfly brooch dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Set with an array of bright white and vibrant blue and red gemstones, all in silver with a 9k gold back. It's beautifully made, all by hand, and remains in great antique condition with fine antique patina. STONES Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS 3. 4 x 3. 2cm WEIGHT 8. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold and silver CONDITION Very good,