Victorian 18ct Gold, Pearl & Diamond Lizard Brooch feed-agegroup-adult set with a luminous natural

set with a luminous natural pearl on a fine 18ct white gold pin

Highly articulated and with wonderful weight on the wrist

This little fellow brings movement

Originally made as dress buttons

As far as canine treasures go

Victorian 18ct Gold, Pearl & Diamond Lizard Brooch feed-agegroup-adult set with a luminous naturalA wonderfully characterful Victorian lizard brooch set in rich 18ct gold, set with natural seed pearls along the sinuous body and old cut diamonds forming a brilliant central line of sparkle. Two vivid ruby cabochons bring the little creature to life as its gleaming eyes. In Victorian symbolism, the lizard held a surprisingly powerful place in the imagination. Because salamanders and lizard like creatures were believed to walk through fire unharmed,