Antique Victorian Citrine Amethyst Beetle Brooch 9ct Gold Other Antique Finds Enamelled shield

Enamelled shield

metalwork around the outside and finished with a lustrous cultured pearl dropper at the bottom

with ivy leaves chased on either side

7ct) swinging in the centre of a wreath of alternating violet amethysts and white pearls

dotted with alternating turquoise and natural pearls with further scrolled flourishes and gold beads chasing down the sides

Antique Victorian Citrine Amethyst Beetle Brooch 9ct Gold Other Antique Finds Enamelled shieldThis pretty antique Victorian beetle brooch from the late 19th Century consists of a golden oval cut citrine abdomen (approx. 6ct) and a pale violet amethyst head (approx. 1ct). During the late 19th Century many were left longing to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world after the vast urbanisation of Great Britain. This brought about an abundance of romanticised Insect and butterfly pieces, decorated with colourful gemstones to highlight the