1900 Silver and Gold Pendant with Scarab Beetle

Rectangular gold and silver pendant depicting a winged beetle in a fine pearl frame, the corners of which are decorated with lotus leaf motifs. The beetle is entirely set with sapphi...

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 stunning, fine and impressive large 2.75 carat diamond, 0.87 carat ruby, 0.08 carat sapphire and onyx, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch in the form of a scarab beetle; part of our gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings. The large brooch has been modelled in the form of a scarab beetle. The body of the beetle is represented by an impressive onyx featuring a fluted design. The lower, curvilinear shaped border of the onyx panel is encompassed with a silver setting embellished with forty-five Dutch cut diamonds. A pierced decorated fanning design overlays the upper portion of the onyx panel, ornamented with thirty-two further Dutch cut diamonds. The beetle's thorax is accented to the center with an elevated collet set cabochon cut ruby, encompassed by ten pavé set diamonds. Each of the beetle's eight legs features a single collet set round faceted cut ruby, in addition to a single pavé set Dutch cut diamond. The scarab beetle's head features a textured finish, with two collet set round faceted cut sapphires representing the eyes. A millegrain decorated setting on the beetle's head features three pavé set diamonds, accented with four further diamonds to the pincers. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged double pin and clasps. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of one of the insect's legs with an 18k gold fineness mark (18K). This impressive vintage scarab beetle brooch...

Designed as a weevil insect with a largely domed abdomen decorated with lines of rose cut diamonds alternating with black enamel stripes Thorax is comprised of central cushion cut e...

The Art Deco Silver and Gold Heart - shaped brooch is the ultimate of refinement and beauty. The gemstones are kept firmly in place by the prong setting of the brooch, which also al...

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...