Victorian Red White & Blue Paste Butterfly Brooch festoon necklaces A superb solid 18k gold

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

09ct Natural Blue Sapphire

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 fitting and suitably romantically charged theme for an engagement ring

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

Victorian Red White & Blue Paste Butterfly Brooch festoon necklaces A superb solid 18k goldDATE: 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,