Antique Edwardian French Bee Brooch Diamond Garnet Ruby Semi-Precious_Citrine Complete with its original fitted

Complete with its original fitted box from ‘Hicklenton and Sydal’ with a red leather casing and violet velvet interior

Serpent jewellery was popular in the Victorian era

7ct at its heart

It is a high-quality piece and would suit either sex

creamy Pearls and a violet Amethyst in the centre

Antique Edwardian French Bee Brooch Diamond Garnet Ruby Semi-Precious_Citrine Complete with its original fittedThis dazzling antique bee brooch was made in France in the early 20th Century and features a large almandine garnet in the centre (approx. 1. 60ct), diamond encrusted wings and abdomen (approx. 1ct total) and pink ruby eyes. Insect jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20th Century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country and were often decorated with colourful gemstones to enhance their