Victorian C. 1880 Scarab Beetle 18K Gold Brooch Stone_Amethyst The ceramic and enamel plaques

The ceramic and enamel plaques were sold to craftspersons for home production as well so it is hard to distinguish between those examples and those made by the Ruskin Pottery itself but this is a typical example

it features one of the most beautiful and sought after features of vintage jewelry- pave set turquoise

Dimensions (including bale): 1

Made in the Edwardian period

Dimensions: 1 inch tall by

Victorian C. 1880 Scarab Beetle 18K Gold Brooch Stone_Amethyst The ceramic and enamel plaquesThis 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