Victorian Moonstone Scorpion Brooch rings A single bronze figure was

A single bronze figure was often cast in separate sections using a method known as "sand casting"

each one set with nine glittering white old cut paste gemstones

Chester 1961

and they're secured with a 9 karat gold pearl-set clasp - with English hallmarks dating the necklace to 1966

and assorted others (pope Pius XI medallion

Victorian Moonstone Scorpion Brooch rings A single bronze figure wasDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Insect jewellery was quite popular during the Victorian era, and this cool brooch is modelled as a scorpion. It's set with gorgeous moonstones along its body and pincers, which graduate in size and display an excellent blue adularescence, glowing beautifully as they move in the light. It's crafted in 15k gold throughout and dates from the Victorian period, circa 1890. STONES Moonstone MEASUREMENTS 4. 4 x 3cm WEIGHT 6. 7g MARKS