Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Brooch opal evidence of resize / repare

evidence of resize / repare

with roots in old French and ultimately ancient Greek

The stones are set in simple silver rub-over mounts that conform to their unique shapes

and Blue Topaz

and heart-freezing Onslaught and thereon is set the head of the grim gigantic Gorgon

Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Brooch opal evidence of resize / repareRemarkable scarab beetle brooch dating from latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. The 19th century saw: a two waves of Egyptomania that captured hearts and minds in Europe and the US, and the Victorians, fascinated as they were with naturalism and Ancient Revivals, put their own stamp on pieces like this It's built around a real iridescent jewel beetle, a species of scarab, with rich 18 carat gold fittings and a heart on its back mimicking the