Victorian Diamond, Sapphire & Pearl Insect Brooch butterfly wing invented by the Miotti family

invented by the Miotti family who were eventually granted an exclusive production license by the Doge

with human hair lettering woven through the bands to form those words: ALL FOR THEE AND LOVE

16 Old European Cut Diamonds - 7

About an hour later it was Olsen’s turn

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire & Pearl Insect Brooch butterfly wing invented by the Miotti familyDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 This gorgeous antique brooch is set with old and rose cut diamonds, pearl and a natural blue sapphire which takes centre stage. The sapphire displays a gorgeous deep blue, while the surrounding rose cuts glisten softly in the wings and body of the insect. A small natural pearl sits at the top of this gorgeous bug, with fine silver work for legs and antenna. Elegant old and rose cut diamond set flower motifs wrap around the bar