Early 19th Century Cut Steel Butterfly Earrings feed-condition-used A beautiful coral and pearl

A beautiful coral and pearl stickpin in the shape of the winning post in a horse race

White paste stones bring the petals and buds to life

It is rounded on the inside and outside for ultimate comfort

also known as Napoleon's Comet

would be a very adaptable engagement ring

Early 19th Century Cut Steel Butterfly Earrings feed-condition-used A beautiful coral and pearlCut steel jewellery was a popular alternative to diamonds. It was made by carefully riveting small steel studs onto a thin metal baseplate a laborious process. The polished steel faces were meant to catch the light and sparkle similarly to rose cut diamonds it looks utterly divine by candlelight!