SOLD Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Blue Morpho Butterfly Insect Brooch charms with a hinged top and

with a hinged top and a satisfying "click" when snapped shut

historic example was made in the 1700s

Gold Filled

The lovely deep violet hue of this purple topaz draws the eye to the beautifully faceted in a unique checkerboard surface of the ring

Condition: Very good Antique converted condition

SOLD Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Blue Morpho Butterfly Insect Brooch charms with a hinged top andButterfly wing jewelry became popular during the Art Nouveau period, and continued to be sought after well into the 1960s. Using real butterfly wings (mainly from the South American Morpho butterfly), vibrant blue hues were achieved to incorporate into brooches, pendants, charms and earrings. There were two styles to choose from: Plain, which let the butterfly wing stand alone as the focal point, and Artwork, which involved reverse painting a glass