Antique Victorian Scorpion Brooch Harlequin Multi Gemstone Antique Necklaces

Antique Victorian Scorpion Brooch Harlequin Multi Gemstone Antique NecklacesThis rare antique Victorian harlequin scorpion brooch is a dazzling relic of the late 19th century naturalist craze. Crafted in muted 15ct yellow gold, the scorpion comes alive with a vibrant rainbow of graduated gemstones down its back, including garnet, tourmaline, zircon, topaz, amethyst and some coloured pastes, leading to a curled stinger at the end. The design is a classic example of "Harlequin" jewellery, a style beloved in the 19th century for

set with twenty-one bright brilliant cut diamonds with superb SI 1 clarity H colour

a shepherdess and a charming little frog with an umbrella and bow tie

a tree with pecking woodpecker

wires) x Width 25mm x Depth 2

Founded in 1887 in Pforzheim

METAL: 9ct Gold/ Silver (Stamped)

the matching diamond flowers

little vintage diamond cross pendant lined with sixteen brilliant-cut diamonds

This fabulous Edwardian aquamarine pearl pendant dates to the early 1900s and exemplifies the beauty and intricate craftsmanship of the era

ITEM NUMBER: 23-772

rose-cut pyrope garnets

making it a popular gift for lovers during long periods of separation