Object Description
A large diamond and pearl butterfly brooch by Tiffany & Co. circa 2012. The brooch is designed as a butterfly with open wings, the wings diamond set platinum openwork with Keshi pearls set into the wire work, embellishing the wings. The butterfly abdomen is pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds and a single larger round brilliant cut diamond for the thorax and diamond set antennae and eyes. The brooch is secured with a single platinum pin fitting.
Maker
Tiffany & Co.
Period
c. 2012
Origin
London
Gemstones
1 x Round brilliant cut diamond, 0.60cts F VVS2
526 x Round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.20cts (D-G colour IF-VS clarity)
86 x Keshi pearls (solid nacre) 2mm-4mm range
Setting
Platinum, signed Tiffany & Co. numbered and hallmarked
Weight
67.7 grams
Dimensions
Wing span: 9.5cm/ 3.7″
Body length (including antennae) 3.5cm/1.3″
Provenance
Private collection.