Victorian Smoky Quartz & Silver Gilt Beetle Pendant; Circa 19th Century chunky bracelet The front of the ring

The front of the ring features a gothic panel onto which five paste stone have been set

Timeless and beautiful

this is a piece of love immortalised in gold and pearl

A holy grail of the antique jewellery world - a buttery 22 carat gold gemstone ring

while the slender rose gold band provides a warm contrast and a graceful

Victorian Smoky Quartz & Silver Gilt Beetle Pendant; Circa 19th Century chunky bracelet The front of the ringA captivating Victorian pendant, set with a faceted smoky quartz stone of warm, moody hue. Perched upon its surface rests a beautifully detailed beetle, intricately modelled with silver legs and antennae, and suspended from a silver gilt bail. The craftsmanship captures a lifelike delicacy and a touch of whimsy that defines the naturalistic jewellery of the era. Insects and natural motifs flourished in Victorian design, reflecting both the periods