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Deco, Diamonds & Decadence Fine Auction

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 02:00PM EST
  2026-01-25 14:00:00 2026-01-25 14:00:00 America/New_York Fine Estate Fine Estate : Deco, Diamonds & Decadence Fine Auction https://auctions.finesf.com/auctions/fine-estate-inc/deco-diamonds-decadence-fine-auction-21710
Preview Times: Friday Jan 23, 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday Jan 24, 11 am to 4 pm & Sunday Jan 25, 10 am to 11 am. Auction Starts: Sunday, Jan. 25, 11am
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Lot 16

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k, Silver Butterfly Brooch

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Starting Bid
$3,000

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k, Silver Butterfly Brooch
Designed as a butterfly highlighted by one hundred seventy-two old European-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.35 cttw., the eyes two ruby cabochons, the outstretched wings accented by varied-shaped opal cabochons, set in an articulated, silver topped, 18k yellow gold pin mounting measuring approximately 2.70 x 1.70 inches. Accompanied by a red 'Laykin et Cie' box.
Gross weight: 27.9 grams.
From the collection of Rhoma Young.

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