Victorian C. 1880 Scarab Beetle 18K Gold Brooch Stone_Amethyst It even includes the original

It even includes the original velvet ribbon closure

The ceramic and enamel plaques were sold to craftspersons for home production as well so it is hard to distinguish between those examples and those made by the Ruskin Pottery itself but this is a typical example

Made in the Edwardian period

It has fantastic detailing on the shoulders in a rose pattern

Victorian C. 1880 Scarab Beetle 18K Gold Brooch Stone_Amethyst It even includes the originalThis wonderful antique brooch is crawling with style. Set with one of the most unique materials in Victorian jewelry design so called "Egyptian scarab beetles." These real beetles (actually native to South America) were preserved and varnished and set in various jewelry designs to capitalize on the Victorian mania for both Ancient Egypt and designs literally taken from nature. This brooch features three beetles set in 18k gold, including the pin