Antique Silver Pearl and Garnet Butterfly Brooch

Product Details

A large and quite impressive antique Victorian garnet and pearl brooch, crafted in sterling silver, in the shape of a butterfly.  The center insect body has a large emerald cut open back pyrope garnet with a natural oval pearl forming the body.  Large rose cut garnets dot each wing along with garnet cabochons and delicate seed pearls.  

Butterflies in jewelry can imply patience, love and happiness.  A wonderful symbol for a sentimental gift and heirloom.

• Materials: Sterling silver
• Gemstone: Garnet - center emerald cut is 6mm by 5mm with the four rose cut garnets 5mm each. Numerous seed pearls and a center pearl 11mm by 5mm
• Measurements: 2 inches across, 1 1/2 inches tall and 1/2 inch in depth (rise)
• Weight: 16 grams
• Condition:  Missing a few tiny little seed pearls  but otherwise in excellent condition

• Shipping

  • US SHIPPING 

    We gladly combine shipping on multiple items purchased. All US purchases are shipped within 24 hours of payment barring weekends and holidays. Purchases are mailed free by USPS First Class.  Upon checkout, there are options to upgrade to Priority (US 7.00) or Express (US 26.75).  Packages will be insured.   All packages are wrapped securely, boxed and sent with a delivery confirmation.  

    
    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING 

    Import duties, taxes, and related charges are not included in the price. These charges, whatever they may be, are the responsibility of the buyer. International packages that are refused at the point of delivery will NOT be refunded. Packages are shipped by First Class International ($15.50) which includes insurance.  On checkout, there are options to upgrade to Priority ($35.00) with insurance included or Express ($65.00) with insurance included in shipping charge.

    *PLEASE NOTE*  We are unable to insure packages to Russia.  All packages will be shipped at buyers risk as we can not be responsible for their postal system.  Any loss or theft of packages once entering the Russia postal system will be the buyers responsibility.
    
    ** By purchasing, the buyer further agrees that laws governing the European Economic Community shopping rights DO NOT apply to their order.**

    All items are shipped from 

    Boylerpf 

    PO Box 157

    Ellendale, ND  58436

• No Risk Guarantee

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    COMPLETE MONEY-BACK NO RISK GUARANTEE

    • Notify us within (2) days of receipt for a full refund once received back in the original condition as sent.
    • A credit is processed the same day as received.
    • It is that simple! 

    See our Returns Section for further information.

    Each piece has been professionally examined and verbally appraised as well as being tested for metal content. Stone carat weights stated represent approximate weights which can vary. Due to the age, antique and vintage jewelry is often not perfect, and may have normal signs of surface wear, or small imperfections due to its hand crafted rather than mass-manufactured nature. This is what makes each piece special and unique!

     

     MODIFIED OR ALTERED ITEMS 

    Modified, damaged or altered items will not be accepted for return.  All packages are shipped insured.  Should a package be damaged in shipping, please contact us for details on how to proceed.

     

    GIFT WRAPPING

    Free gift wrapping is complimentary with every purchase.

    

    OUR MISSION

    We pride ourselves in bringing you some of the best antique Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco jewelry and retro chic. We want you to be pleased with your purchase and will do our best to insure a pleasant, fast and easy transaction! We strive to have each client delighted with every purchase and do our utmost to achieve that end.

     

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    All the jewelry is vintage or antique and has been previously worn and loved. This is expected and desired as part of the history and fact of age.  Items will show wear commensurate with their age and any major flaws will be noted.  All items are described to the best of our knowledge. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or request additional photos.  

    We do our utmost to accurately date our jewelry although actual dating may vary. We date antique and period jewelry using a variety of techniques, testing and observation. These include metal smithing techniques, stones and stone settings, faceting styles and techniques, construction, wear, aesthetics, materials and more and placed within the context of jewelry history.  Each piece has been professionally examined and verbally appraised as well as being tested for metal content.  We do not provide a written appraisal but should you desire one, it can be purchased at an additional cost.

    In addition, please note that colored stones, pearls and other gemstones may have been treated to enhance color, stability or clarity. However, enhancements are not always detectable.