Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Moth Pendant Walser Wald

From the prestigious Argentine Jewelers Walser Wald of Buenos Aires. This authentic art deco butterfly / moth pendant can also be worn are a brooch or scarf clip. It is studded with 1 carat worth of J color, Vs2 Clarity Old Mine Cut Diamonds and 1 carat of old mine cut rubies for a total of 2 carats total weigh in gemstones. The back is hallmarked Walser Wald 18K.

Walser Wald was the most prestigious jewelry stores in Buenos Aires and would have catered to Argentina's Elite such Evita Peron. Who knows, the piece might even have been hers. During her life time it was claimed that she owned more jewelry than Cleopatra and she rarely wore the same outfit twice.

The piece is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear. It measures about 1.5" wide by .95" long and weighs a total of 10.6 grams