Antique Victorian Beetle Paste Garnet Brooch Silver Circa 1880

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This unusual antique Victorian beetle brooch is, Circa 1880.

The wonderful brooch is adorned in Paste Stones and 2 Garnets as the beetles eyes.

Paste is a heavy, very transparent flint glass that stimulates the fire and brilliance of gemstones, the Romans in particular were very skilful in the production of coloured glass Pastes.

The Garnet is a stone of purity and truth as well as a symbol of love and compassion. The Garnet will help everyone's security level and spiritual awareness.

The wings of the Beetle show 2 types of Gold.

Insect jewellery is highly collectable and was a symbol of good luck to the wearer during the Victorian Era.

The brooch is set in Silver and displays detailed workmanship across the head and wings.

A very pretty beetle brooch that would look beautiful pinned to a lapel.

Weighs 9 grams.

The brooch measures 41mm across x 25mm down.

Excellent all round condition.