Gem Set and Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Mid 20th century, designed as a beautiful butterfly with oval pink sapphire and triangular and round cut emerald wings accented with diamonds, the body decorated with four round full cut diamonds, completed by two ruby eyes; the emeralds and pink sapphires each total approximately 1 carat respectively, diamonds weigh approximately .40 carat, and rubies weigh approximately .04 carat, mounted in 18KT yellow gold.

2.5 - by 1.5 in.

approximately 11.5 dwt.

Estate of the late Virginia Hix Brame, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

$1,000 - 1,500