Vintage Diamond & Enamel Beetle Brooch art nouveau gradually getting larger towards the

gradually getting larger towards the middle

futuristic modernist style

modelled in 9 karat gold

except what was necessary to pay her quarterly bills

They’re crafted in 18 karat white gold and platinum with French control marks

Vintage Diamond & Enamel Beetle Brooch art nouveau gradually getting larger towards theDATE: Vintage, c. 1970 This weird and wonderful vintage brooch is modelled as a bug beetle. Italian made, it's back is set with striped red enamel, with further green and red enamel to it's head. With two striking gold pincers and six legs that features fine textured detail, the eyes are diamond set and it's crafted in 18k gold throughout. Dates from the 1970's. In many cultures, beetles are symbols of good fortune. In Chinese and some Native American