Victorian Scarab Beetle Pendant with Diamond Eyes
A wonderful pendant from the Victorian period, c1870s. The pendant is made from a scarab beetle that has been set in high carat gold, at least 18ct. The Victorians loved to make use of the beauty of nature and made eccentric and quirky pieces of jewellery out of the unusual. This scarab beetle has a beautiful iridescence and has little gold legs as well as old mine cut diamond eyes. His bail has been set at an angle and he hangs beautifully on the neck.
The pendant will come on a 14kt gold fill chain similar to the one pictured.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested), Scarab Beetle, Diamonds
Age - C1870s
Size - The beetle measures approx 15mm by 12mm excluding any legs or additions.
Condition - Excellent
Weight - 1.51g
A wonderful pendant from the Victorian period, c1870s. The pendant is made from a scarab beetle that has been set in high carat gold, at least 18ct. The Victorians loved to make use of the beauty of nature and made eccentric and quirky pieces of jewellery out of the unusual. This scarab beetle has a beautiful iridescence and has little gold legs as well as old mine cut diamond eyes. His bail has been set at an angle and he hangs beautifully on the neck.
The pendant will come on a 14kt gold fill chain similar to the one pictured.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested), Scarab Beetle, Diamonds
Age - C1870s
Size - The beetle measures approx 15mm by 12mm excluding any legs or additions.
Condition - Excellent
Weight - 1.51g
A wonderful pendant from the Victorian period, c1870s. The pendant is made from a scarab beetle that has been set in high carat gold, at least 18ct. The Victorians loved to make use of the beauty of nature and made eccentric and quirky pieces of jewellery out of the unusual. This scarab beetle has a beautiful iridescence and has little gold legs as well as old mine cut diamond eyes. His bail has been set at an angle and he hangs beautifully on the neck.
The pendant will come on a 14kt gold fill chain similar to the one pictured.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested), Scarab Beetle, Diamonds
Age - C1870s
Size - The beetle measures approx 15mm by 12mm excluding any legs or additions.
Condition - Excellent
Weight - 1.51g