Description
With the naturalist craze, mid to late 19th Century, Victorians ladies in fashion adorned themselves with all sorts of insects and animal jewellery.
Converting nature into ornament with this amazing brooch consisting in a big jewel beetle set into a silver brooch from Victorian era.
Driven by the idea of “rational recreation” the Victorians believed that leisure and fashion should have an educational or scientific purpose. This movement manifested in various ways as in this real jewel beetle glowing with deep iridescent green, framed into a silver collet.
The beetle is in great conditions, complemented by a cute silver head with antennae and turquoise cabochon eyes.
To the reverse, open back, with working pin and a C-closure typical of Victorian era.
Artfully handcrafted in silver, tested.
Very good overall conditions, wear consistent with age and use
Additional information
| Metal | silver, tested. |
|---|---|
| Hallmark | absent |
| Gemstone | 2 round cabochon cut light blue turquoise measuring 3mm in diameter each; |
| Measures | brooch is 5.1 cm long and 2cm at widest part |
| Weight | 6.4 grams |
| Condition | very good overall condition. |






















