Art Nouveau Sapphire & Diamond Brooch old cut diamond The table features the Scales

The table features the Scales

the moulded shells have been gorgeously inlayed with rose gold flowers and a gold border

a couple of very minor nibbles to the girdle of the sapphire

when the butterfly emerged from its chrysalis and flew away specifically represented the immortal soul (Greek 'psyche') leaving the human body in death

Art Nouveau Sapphire & Diamond Brooch old cut diamond The table features the ScalesDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1890 This stunning Art Nouveau brooch is dripping with vibrant sapphire cabochons, rose and old cut diamonds. With a gorgeous open worked design, swirling silver lines are set with rose cut diamonds that glisten when moved in the light. At each end are old cut diamonds, and sapphire cabochons drop from each section of the brooch. Each one is juicy with a glossy exterior, and the whole pieces backed in 18k gold. STONES Sapphire