Victorian C. 1880 Scarab Beetle 18K Gold Brooch Stone_Sardonyx date letter "e" for 1879

date letter "e" for 1879

in which the stone is placed flush with the ring band and only the crown is visible began in the 1880s and was originally a style for men's jewelry- the fashion caught on and this secure setting (compared to other settings of the time) became very popular among women as well

6 inches wide when closed

Dimensions: Pendant measures 1 inch in diameter

One small area of damage has been repaired on one garnet

Victorian C. 1880 Scarab Beetle 18K Gold Brooch Stone_Sardonyx date letter "e" for 1879This wonderful antique brooch is crawling with style. Set with one of the most unique materials in Victorian jewelry design so called "Egyptian scarab beetles." These real beetles (actually native to South America) were preserved and varnished and set in various jewelry designs to capitalize on the Victorian mania for both Ancient Egypt and designs literally taken from nature. This brooch features three beetles set in 18k gold, including the pin