1880s British Late Victorian Love Crystal Beetle Pendant

This heart-shaped crystal pendant comes from the late Victorian era in England in the 1880s. The jewelry of the Victorian era has always been romantic and exquisite, and fully demonstrated the love for natural themes. The colorful and can fully display the extremely subtle nature of nature is the variety of shapes. Complex small insects, insect jewelry came into being. In addition to the influence of naturalism and romanticism, the industrial revolution and technological progress also drove the development of insect jewelry. After the Industrial Revolution, cities provided more job opportunities, but the quality of life in rapidly developing towns has not improved at the same rate. The simple countryside has become a romantic and beautiful place of nostalgia, and the birds, flowers and insects in the fields have become people's hearts. yearn for. At the same time, breakthroughs in various technologies and materials have allowed craftsmen to better grasp the exquisite charm of nature, and accumulation of wealth has also allowed more people to afford these exquisite luxury decorations. In addition to using natural Gemstone to make jewelry, works from this period also used real butterflies and beetles to make jewelry. This pendant pays homage to nature with its beautiful composition and workmanship. Designed as a round heart-shaped crystal (rock crystal), a delicate beetle is safely resting on it. The body outline and three-dimensional and delicate limbs of the beetle are carved from sterling silver. The curved or flat structure makes the whole beetle look lifelike. The torso is inlaid with citrine and amethyst, and the sharp color contrast is as natural as It has a colorful and eye-catching appearance, is small and flexible, and has a charming style. The work is in good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear. The pendant is gilt metal, and it is a century-old antique and not in new condition. Origin: UK Year: 1880s Material: sterling silver, the pendant head is gold-plated metal Gemstone: citrine, amethyst Size: Heart size 2.2x2.2 cm, pendant head 0.5 cm Weight: 5.55g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear. It is a century-old antique and not in new condition. Purchase Notes: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one piece of jewelry." In Taiwan, all shipments are "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.