Victorian Butterfly Earrings of 14k Gold acrostic ring there was a minor cold

there was a minor cold enamel repair to the top right petal of one of the flowers (visible under magnification)

these swallows were expertly transformed into earrings by removing the original pin fittings and adding 18k gold posts

and authentic 19th-century artistry

This turquoise flower was originally an antique pin transformed into a ring with the addition of a 14k split band with gold leaf adornments on its shoulders

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Victorian Butterfly Earrings of 14k Gold acrostic ring there was a minor coldAn elegant pair of antique earrings dating to the late Victorian era (circa 1870 1890), featuring delicately rendered butterfly motifs set with vibrant turquoise and luminous pearls, all crafted in solid 14k gold. Butterflies were cherished symbols in Victorian jewelry, representing transformation, renewal, and the soul, and were often chosen for their lightness, beauty, and poetic meaning. The turquoise provides a fresh, sky blue contrast to the