Antique Silver Fly Brooch | Victorian Bug Brooch sapphire jewelry Horseshoes are a universal symbol

Horseshoes are a universal symbol of good luck and fortune that have been popular in jewelry creation for centuries

The inside of the band bears British hallmarks indicating that it is 18k gold dates to 1864

65 inches wide and it is in excellent condition

and it is in great condition

The original bail was missing

Antique Silver Fly Brooch | Victorian Bug Brooch sapphire jewelry Horseshoes are a universal symbolVictorian women were known to wear jewelry inspired by plants and animals including necklaces, earrings, and brooches made to look like insects, bugs, and flowers. This fun fly brooch would be perfect for any woman wanting to show off her whimsical or bohemian side. The brooch (circa 1870 1900) features three flies or insects climbing on a small ladder. The brooch is 800 silver (acid tested) and each insect is accented with cats eye chrysoberyl,