18k Birks Ruby and Plique-À-Jour Enamel Articulated Butterfly Brooch C.1970's Diamond Sapphire is very fine quality

Sapphire is very fine quality

this antique (late 19th century) hollow sterling wax seal is beautifully decorated in the repoussé technique featuring a scroll and floral motif

Engraving available - Machine $15 - Hand engraved $40

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18k Birks Ruby and Plique-À-Jour Enamel Articulated Butterfly Brooch C.1970's Diamond Sapphire is very fine qualityAbsolutely charming 18k yellow gold butterfly brooch with textured body and ruby eyes. Wings are ornamented in bright shades of red, blues, pink, coral, and purple done in the plique jour (translucent enamel) technique. The articulated moving wings are so finely made that they are able to stand in place on their own. Our hearts fluttered when this special specimen flew into the store! Singed 'Birks' and dates from the 1970's. Enamel work is in