Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Brooch opal A remarkable cut steel necklace

A remarkable cut steel necklace dating from the Georgian period

38ct in weight - the transitional cut bridges the gap between two style of brilliant cut diamond

Era: WW1 circa 1914

evidence of resize / repare

Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Brooch opal A remarkable cut steel necklaceRemarkable scarab beetle brooch dating from latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. The 19th century saw: a two waves of Egyptomania that captured hearts and minds in Europe and the US, and the Victorians, fascinated as they were with naturalism and Ancient Revivals, put their own stamp on pieces like this It's built around a real iridescent jewel beetle, a species of scarab, with rich 18 carat gold fittings and a heart on its back mimicking the