Early 19th Century Cut Steel Butterfly Earrings feed-condition-used also known as Napoleon's Comet

also known as Napoleon's Comet

This ametrine is likely from the mines in Bolivia and has a wonderful bi-colour of orangey-yellow with purple

White paste stones bring the petals and buds to life

The combination of the colours of the stones is lovely and quirky

would be a very adaptable engagement ring

Early 19th Century Cut Steel Butterfly Earrings feed-condition-used also known as Napoleon's CometCut 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!