Victorian Insect Brooch Pin Pinchbeck Emerald Green Ruby Red

Here we have a vibrant piece of Victorian costume Jewellery. The ‘gemstones’ in this brooch are in fact faceted glass, that have foil underneath to make them look like rubies & emeralds. The ‘gold’ isn’t gold either but likely a base metal such as brass, mixed with copper to bring out a very rich colour. 🔸 This beetle brooch is 28mm long 🔸 It is 19mm wide. 🔸 It is 10mm deep (how high its sits on your clothes) 🔸 It weighs a modest 3.2 grams This bug is very typical of Victorian costume jewellery. It is in very good condition. There is a little wear to the metal & front leg is slightly bent, but it adds to the charm, so I haven’t straightened it. The glass ‘gems’ are fault free.