Vintage 13k Yellow Gold Blue Opal and Ruby Butterfly Brooch

Nine oval opals bring soft blue color and flashes of green, pink, and violet to this stunning butterfly brooch by Somers-Ernst Co. The largest opal forms the body, while three smaller stones line each upper wing and one accents each lower wing, creating a balanced arrangement totaling 2.27ctw. Small round brilliant cut rubies totaling 0.06ctw accent the eyes beneath slender, sweeping gold antennae. Textured wing surfaces, polished vein-like ribs, scalloped edges, and pierced lower sections lend definition to the spread-wing silhouette. The dimensional yellow gold construction and colorful gemstone arrangement complement the brooch’s retro styling. Open backs beneath the opals and a horizontal hinged pin with a locking catch complete the reverse. The brooch bears “Soret” and “14k” marks, while the metal is tested as 13k yellow gold.

Weight: 8.5 Grams

Stone: 2.27ctw Blue Oval Opals (Largest 7.7 × 5.8 × 2.8mm)

Stone: 0.06ctw Round Brilliant Cut Rubies

Measurements: 24 × 45 × 8mm

Hallmark: Soret, 14k

Metal: 13k Yellow Gold

Item #: BR-2010-091626-19