Butterfly Ring | Lapis & Rutilated Quartz Ring 10k gold opal ring The gold piece is marked

The gold piece is marked W&H for the Wightman & Hough Co

8 inches wide by 1

This beautifully rendered brooch (circa 1890-1900) features a Limoges-style painting of a young woman with a somber

and wonderful dreams to those who wear it

It is marked for 14k gold and weighs 3

Butterfly Ring | Lapis & Rutilated Quartz Ring 10k gold opal ring The gold piece is markedRepresentations of butterflies have been popular for ages, dating back nearly 3,500 years ago to the Egyptian frescoes at Thebes. The beautiful butterfly is often associated with the human soul signifying change, hope, and life. This vintage ring holds two subtle surprises upon close inspection. The ring features a unique rutilated quartz cabochon backed with blue lapis, while the 14k gold mounting has butterflies hidden on the shoulders of the band.