Red Jezebel brooch

Butterfly and jewellery collectors are quite alike - drawn to spectacular colours and vibrant textures.

The Victorians and Edwardians loved the tropical species most, but paid little thought to the impact their acquisitiveness might have. Today the specimens we use come from British butterfly parks or from tropical farms which help protect wild species and their habitats.

Here an Edwardian ruby glass set lovers knot brooch is combined with:

A vintage ruby rhinestone set earring
Modern filigree panel
Reclaimed heavy belcher chain
Swarovski crystal focal bead
An antique fairing pendant with the original gentleman's portrait on one side and a section of Red Base Jezebel butterfly wing set into the other.