.15 Victorian Gemstone Butterfly Cocktail Ring 14k

This Victorian-era cocktail ring features a diamond butterfly design originally converted from a stick pin. The butterfly's body centers a .15 carat old European cut diamond with H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity, meaning it has a faint warm tint and very minor inclusions that are difficult to see without magnification.

Old European cuts have a smaller table and larger facets than modern brilliants, creating a chunkier light pattern characteristic of antique diamonds. The wings are set with demantoid garnets, a rare green variety prized for their high dispersion and fire. Two cabochon rubies form the butterfly's eyes, their smooth, domed surfaces providing deep red color accents.

The ring is made from both 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold in a two-tone design, mounted on a slim 1.1mm band. The delicate band width and stick pin conversion create a lightweight ring that sits comfortably for extended wear.