The Victorians with their ever inventive minds, were the first to use a type of setting often referred to as a buttercup. So named for its arched U shapes which lead into prongs that can hold a diamond or gemstone. Named for the flower, it often resembles petals of a bloom.
Here the buttercup holds a riveting cobalt blue sapphire of a half a carat. On each shoulder rest deeply carved swirling patterns in 14k soft hued yellow gold. Its ready for another 150 years to love and care.
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Date: Circa 1860.
Measurements: Length of 1/4 inch and 3/16 inches high. Weight of 3.1 grams.
Hallmarks: 14k.
Condition: Excellent.
Origin: American.
The Victorians with their ever inventive minds, were the first to use a type of setting often referred to as a buttercup. So named for its arched U shapes which lead into prongs that can hold a diamond or gemstone. Named for the flower, it often resembles petals of a bloom.
Here the buttercup holds a riveting cobalt blue sapphire of a half a carat. On each shoulder rest deeply carved swirling patterns in 14k soft hued yellow gold. Its ready for another 150 years to love and care.
