14 Karat Gold Victorian Egyptian Scarab Beetle Brooch Stick Pin

This TRULY EXQUISITE piece of antique of CORAL cameo jewelry. The frame is made of solid yellow gold that is unmarked, a common trait of antique jewelry. All pieces are acid tested and guaranteed to be 14k. Can be worn as a pin or Pendant. Matching earrings are listed on our storefront as well. Mid to Late Victorian (c.1860-1900) 14K yellow gold & caved coral cameo brooch...

Intricately woven Victorian hair Brooch circa 1860's set in 14K gold. Measuring 1.36 inches x 1.16 inches. The Matching earrings are listed as we...

In it's original purple velvet box from Lambert Bros. New York and signed, this fourteen carat yellow gold antique stick pin with .30 carat miner's c...

A rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece of a Winged Scarab Insect Brooch done in Plique a Jour Enamel over Silver. The Museum Quality brooch depicts a winged Scarab beetle, one of the signature motifs of the Egyptian Revival movement. The brooch is done with extraordinary Purple and Green iridescent Plique a Jour Enamel. Plique Enamel requires the skills of a master artisan to create. When finished, the Plique enamel creates a see through enamel which allows light to shine through, reminiscent of a stained glass window. This brooch is a masterpiece of the technique and one of the most beautiful pieces we have seen. The brooch pin is Silver with a gold wash. It dates to the Art Nouveau to Art Deco period, circa 1880-1920. It has its early C-clasp. The brooch could be easily converted to a pendant necklace if desired. Plique-à-jour (French for "letting in daylight") is a vitreous enameling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It is in effect a miniature version of stained-glass and is considered very challenging technically: high time...