This lovely Victorian Paste butterfly is Circa 1860

Set with lovely Old Cut Paste stones

Beautiful all round workmanship throughout set with Emerald Eyes

A lovely sought after butterfly encrusted with Old Cut Paste stones, all original.

The emerald is the sacred stone of the goddess Venus.

It was thought to preserve love.

The emerald has long been the symbol of hope.

It is considered by many to be the stone of prophecy.

Paste stones sparkle beautifully captivating

the allure of natures beauty.

Paste is a heavy, very transparent

flint glass that simulates the fire

and brilliance of gemstones because it has

relatively high indices of refraction and strong dispersion.

Weighs 19.68 grams

Length of chain 16 inch

A further 1 1/2 inch with butterfly

Butterfly measures 35mm x 57mm at widest across

All silver, sits beautifully around the neck

ITEM NUMBER 7027