Beetle Brooch in Silver, Rock Crystal & Garnet | British Victorian c.1890
Beetle Brooch in Silver, Rock Crystal & Garnet | British Victorian c.1890
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Description
This unusual Victorian brooch, shaped as a stylised beetle, is crafted in silver with foiled rock crystal and a garnet nose.
Dating to around 1890, it’s a playful but striking piece of British jewellery design.
The body is made from two carefully cut rock crystal cabochons, each foiled on the reverse to create that distinct glowing two-tone effect - warm amber orange on the body, and a rich purple-red for the head.
A single garnet cabochon forms the nose, set securely into the silver frame.
The legs and antennae are hand-shaped in silver, giving the beetle real character without overcomplicating the form.
At approximately 4cm long by 2.5cm wide, it makes a confident statement on a coat or knit.
Victorians loved insect jewellery, and this is a lovely example - bold in colour but carefully made, and still wearable more than a century later.
A great addition for any collector of unusual antique brooches or lovers of symbolic Victorian design.
Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.
This piece is available to purchase online at www.eltonantiquejewellery.com
Elton Antique Jewellery
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | Pre 1900 |
| Materials | Silver |
| Main Gemstone | Rock Crystal |
| Dimensions | L 4cm x W 2.5cm |
| Secondary Gemstone | Garnet |
Product REF: 956P
