Antique Silver & Opal Scorpion Brooch flower or locket would hang

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This wonderful example is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

Marks: 18Kt

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Antique Silver & Opal Scorpion Brooch flower or locket would hangDuring the Aesthetic Period of the Victorian Era (1860 1900), insect motifs became quite popular. Women adorned themselves with insect jewelry, wearing them on shawls, jackets, hats and even decorating their parasols with multiple little glittering creatures! The Arts and Crafts movement (1880 1910) overlapped this time frame, with simpler designs and more visually obvious process techniques. This wonderful scorpion brooch was a popular design, more