Antique Insect Pendant Brooch vintage featuring beautifully detailed textured engraving

featuring beautifully detailed textured engraving reminiscent of a snakeskin pattern

panel rings such as this were highly fashionable

Stone Weight: The rubies have an estimated total weight of 0

Dimensions: 15 inches in length and 5

The emerald is set in a slightly pronounced bezel setting

Antique Insect Pendant Brooch vintage featuring beautifully detailed textured engravingMoonstone Insect Brooch in Gold The body of the insect is set with two cabochon moonstones: a larger domed moonstone forming the abdomen and a smaller moonstone at the thorax. Both stones display a gentle translucence. Delicately shaped gold wings and legs extend from the body in flowing, asymmetrical lines, giving the brooch a sense of movement and life. Insect jewellery gained popularity during the Victorian era (18371901), when symbolism was