Rock Crystal and Amethyst Beetle Pendant

Classic Victorian facetted rock crystal lozenge pendant with carved amethyst beetle.c.1860.

Original facetted rock crystal bale.

All wire work base metal.

Oval drop 2.5 cms, with bale 4cms.

Such was the Victorians fascination with entymology master jewellers carved beetle motifs in all manner of precious and semi precious stones, as well as mounting actual beetle carapaces as jewels in their own right.