RARE Victorian & large smokey quartz beetle pendant with original box.

Item details

19th century circa 1880s

Materials:l, smokey quartz

Style: beetle pendant

Creepy crawly buggy goodness! This Victorian necklace pendant circa 1880s is so special and rare! .

The pendant has been cut expertly; it shines bright from every angle.

Carved from smokey quartz This happy beetle, a symbol of good luck and prosperity was worn in Victorian times. Framing the top of the pendant are three leaves carved from more smokey quartz.

There is a Smokey quartz covered white metal loop at the top for stringing your own chain through. This piece looks gorgeous when worn and is an absolute statement piece.

Measurements.

8cm total length of pendant including quartz & white metal loop.

5 cm length of pendant lozenge.

4cm width of lozenge.

1cm width of beetle

2cm length of beetle

1 cm width of each leaf

2cm length of each leaf

Condition:

This piece is in excellent antique condition. No scratches on the quartz or the beetle. Upon very close inspection there may be are very tiny imperfections only seen with a jewellers loupe on the smoky quartz - not noticeable with the naked eye but noting here. Great strong piece. I have not tested the white metal on the beetle as it’s rather too small on the legs. I have not attempted to clean it.

No repairs or restoration noted.

This is part of my own antique jewellery collection which I am downsizing.

COMES IN ORIGINAL MOROCCAN SILK LINED BOX TOO.