Antique Victorian Scorpion Brooch Harlequin Multi Gemstone Silver

Antique Victorian Scorpion Brooch Harlequin Multi Gemstone SilverThis 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

leading to a curled stinger at the end

It’s delicately embraced by a flowing 18ct white gold crossover band

The ring dates to the year 1900 but the combination of gemstone colours suggest it was perhaps altered overtime and worn in support of the women’s Suffrage movement which took place in the early 1900s and famously used these three colours to highlight their key virtues: Violet for Royalty

ITEM NUMBER: 20-982

This Edwardian guard chain is highly collectable and was likely a cherished

It’s lovely and smooth

A magnificent antique Victorian collar from the late 19th Century bestowed with a large locket chased with elaborate patterning on both sides including a bouquet of forget me nots on the reverse

Maker’s mark (ASJ) - Chain: London Hallmarks

a 21st birthday key and a lantern with red and green glass cabochon lights

ITEM NUMBER: 25-094

while the central diamond twinkles like a distant star

perfectly matched stones complementing the rich golden patina of the band beautifully