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Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Diamond Butterfly Brooch
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Diamond Butterfly Brooch

  • This exceptional butterfly brooch from the 1970s is adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds
  • The orange, green, white, champagne and cognac diamonds total approximately 35 carats
  • A unique design feature allows the wings to articulate
  • Set in 9K yellow gold
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$238,500
Item No. 31-9417

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Description
This exceptional yellow gold butterfly brooch from the 1970s is adorned with round brilliant cut orange, green, white, champagne and cognac diamonds, totaling approximately 35 carats. The retro brooch is artfully enhanced by the inclusion of two cabochon rubies. A unique design feature allows the wings to articulate, imbuing this dazzling butterfly with a lifelike sense of imminent flight. Playful yet elegant designs such as this defined jewelry in the 1970s. Set in 9K yellow. . .
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This exceptional yellow gold butterfly brooch from the 1970s is adorned with round brilliant cut orange, green, white, champagne and cognac diamonds, totaling approximately 35 carats. The retro brooch is artfully enhanced by the inclusion of two cabochon rubies. A unique design feature allows the wings to articulate, imbuing this dazzling butterfly with a lifelike sense of imminent flight. Playful yet elegant designs such as this defined jewelry in the 1970s. Set in 9K yellow gold.

Circa 1970s

2" high x 3" wide
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Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Period: 20th Century
Type: Brooches
Style: Retro
Stones: Colored Diamonds;Diamonds;Ruby
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