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Sat 07 Jul 2008Diamonds, demantoids in butterfly brooch
A BROOCH in the shape of a butterfly which dates from circa 1850, is being offered for sale at auction by O'Reilly's of Dublin next Tuesday from 1pm.
A fine example of early Victorian jewellery, set in silver and gold, the brooch's wings are set with rose-cut diamonds while the body features sapphires, rubies and demantoids.
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