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Victorian Diamond & Ruby & Natural Pearl Spider & Bee Brooch

898M/PR
525 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautiful brooch that was made circa 1880. It is 15ct gold and the stones are set in silver settings. It features a spider and a bee within sprigs of flowers. It has been set with rubies, rose diamonds and natural pearls. The symbolism of the spider was that of “reward and recognition for creativity and hard work”. The bee toils day and night and signifies “efficiency and organisation”. So this is a busy brooch and would be an ideal present for a creative and hard working lady!

The Details
Ollys Pick

A very unusual and original Victorian brooch

Essentials

Item Number:
898M/PR
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 4.5cm
Length 6.3cm
Rubies approx total weight 1 carat
Rose diamonds approx total weight 1 carat
Discovered:
6 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 15ct gold and silver
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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