Antique Victorian Amethyst Scorpion Brooch 9ct Gold Antique Rings A grand pair of antique

A grand pair of antique Georgian drop earrings from the early 19th Century

The locket was likely made as a loving tribute to a deceased loved one and opens to reveal a lock of their plaited hair preserved behind a glass window so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearer’s heart

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lorgnette glasses or even a fur muff

it was hailed as the “gem supreme”

Antique Victorian Amethyst Scorpion Brooch 9ct Gold Antique Rings A grand pair of antiqueThis charming antique Victorian scorpion brooch is fashioned skilfully in a bright 9ct yellow gold and set with graduating cushion cut amethysts down the body, exhibiting a soothing, deep lavender hue (approx. 5. 5ct total). 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 bug novelty jewellery,