Victorian Three Color Gold Scarab Bee Brooch

Late 19th Century rose diamond and ruby bee set on a pearl capped staff. Charming subject matter typical of Victorian novelties.
Excellent condition.

The insect jewellery of the Victorian and Edwardian eras is always popular, like this gorgeous antique, Egyptian revival, 9kt gold and scarab beetle brooch...

A fine antique Victorian gold filled brooch. Consisting of 3 turtles mounted on a bar pin supporting a fourth suspended by 2 fine link chains. Each turtle is set with a natural scarab beetle shell as its the turtle shell. Gold-filled and unmarked for fineness or maker. Simply a wonderful Victorian Bug...

Buccellati Three-Color Gold and Diamond Brooch This brooch is designed as a flower, with yellow, white and pink 18k gold petals with beautiful textured finish. The center set with tw...

This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...

Here we have a very well made, antique, pin/brooch that was crafted in France from solid 18k gold and silver during the Victorian era. The brooch features a large beetle design that shows incredible detail and is neatly set with fine stones throughout. The beetles' wings are constructed from polished, custom cut, garnets that are well matched showing a deep, dark, red color bringing a truly rich look to this piece. The body of the beetle is then adorned with old rose cut diamonds in which brilliantly sparkle for a glamorous touch, while the eyes stand out with the vivid red color of the cabochon cut rubies. The remaining areas display high quality workmanship with its truly outstanding and realistic detail, including at the underside of the beetle in which is perfectly set on the gold stick that is elegantly adorned with a lovely cultured pearl at its top. This magnificent piece remains in excellent condition with patina intact, giving this brooch its wonderful rosy yellow gold appearance. It is secured with a pin along the back with a bypass closure, making this piece 100% ready to wear upon arrival. Enjoy! -- Stone(s) -- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI2 Clarity - 0.70ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red Color - 0.10ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Garnets - Custom Cut - Deep Dark Red Color - 18.60x6.80mm each (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Pear Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color - 6.1x5.0mm (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.80 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Rosy Yellow Gold Torso...