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Boxed Victorian Diamond and Pearl Gold Beetle Brooch
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Boxed Victorian Diamond and Pearl Gold Beetle Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

A captivating antique brooch depicting a pretty diamond-set beetle sitting on a shining pearl-topped pin. Expertly crafted in gold and silver, the insect glitters with rose-cut diamonds and gleaming pearls.

SIZE: 5.1 x 2.2cm.

WEIGHT: 4.9g.

MATERIALS: 14-carat gold, silver, diamond, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found. The metal tests as at least 14-carat gold, with the diamonds set into silver.

CONDITION: The brooch is in excellent antique condition. The fabric covering the case has deteriorated in places but the box and its silk/velvet interior are otherwise in good condition.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Diamond Beetle Brooch to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09430275
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Silver-topped gold setting: late 19th-century method to keep diamonds white.
Irregular rose-cut diamonds: shaped by hand before modern round cuts.
Long pin and open C-hook: fastening method used before modern safety catches.
Plush velvet-lined presentation box: period case with push-button release.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204325
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Description
A captivating antique brooch depicting a pretty diamond-set beetle sitting on a shining pearl-topped pin. Expertly crafted in gold and silver, the insect glitters with rose-cut diamonds and gleaming pearls.
fig 1. Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain.
fig 1. Boxed Victorian Diamond and Pearl Gold Beetle Brooch

SIZE: 5.1 x 2.2cm.

WEIGHT: 4.9g.

MATERIALS: 14-carat gold, silver, diamond, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found. The metal tests as at least 14-carat gold, with the diamonds set into silver.

CONDITION: The brooch is in excellent antique condition.

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The fabric covering the case has deteriorated in places but the box and its silk/velvet interior are otherwise in good condition.
Corvidae Antique

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Diamond Beetle Brooch to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09430275
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Silver-topped gold setting: late 19th-century method to keep diamonds white.
Irregular rose-cut diamonds: shaped by hand before modern round cuts.
Long pin and open C-hook: fastening method used before modern safety catches.
Plush velvet-lined presentation box: period case with push-button release.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204325
Corvidae Antique
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

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Archive I Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain.

Boxed Victorian Diamond and Pearl Gold Beetle Brooch

Archive II Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View II
Archive III Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View III
Archive IV Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View IV
Archive V Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View V
Archive VI Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View VI
Archive VII Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain. View IX
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United Kingdom
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Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain.
Boxed Victorian Diamond and Pearl Gold Beetle Brooch
Ref: SA1204325
Victorian gold beetle brooch set with pave diamonds on the wing cases and pearls on the body and pin, fitted with a safety chain.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches & Pins
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Diamond, Pearl, Silver
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBeetle motif, Pave diamond wings, Pearl accents, Safety chain attachment
  • SizeH 2.2 cm (1 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in)

This Victorian brooch takes the form of a beetle perched upon a long pin topped with a single pearl. The insect possesses wings encrusted with pave-set rose-cut diamonds, a body accented with small pearls, and an attached safety chain terminating in a smaller fastening pin. Manufactured from gold and silver, the piece displays a combination of yellow and silver-tone metallic finishes alongside white pearls and clear diamonds. The main brooch measures 2.2 cm in height and 5.1 cm in width. Jewellery of this period suits modern wear upon lapels, scarves, blouses, or hats, bringing a distinct naturalistic motif to daily attire. The safety chain provides extra security when fastened to clothing alongside the main pin. The materials show a classic antique combination of silver settings on gold work, typical of Victorian jewellery design.

FAQs

Clean gently with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical chemicals that can damage delicate pearls or dissolve antique settings. Store flat in a fabric-lined box away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Antique insect brooches can be worn on coat lapels, collared shirts, velvet jackets, or grouped together on fabric scarves. They are also displayed in lined velvet shadow boxes or jewellery frames when not being worn.

Authentic Victorian pieces often feature extended pin stems that project past the brooch edge, C-clasps without modern safety catches, hand-cut diamonds such as rose or old mine cuts, and closed-back or silver-on-gold settings.

Victorian insect brooches were commonly crafted in yellow gold or silver-topped gold, featuring diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and seed pearls. Diamonds were often set in silver to enhance their brilliance, backed with gold to prevent tarnishing on clothing.

Insect jewellery gained popularity in the mid-to-late 19th century, driven by the Victorian fascination with natural history, botany, and entomology. Craftsmen recreated beetles, butterflies, and bees using precious metals and gemstones to reflect nature in personal adornment.
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