Victorian Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Brooch aigrette The clasp is elaborately decorated

The clasp is elaborately decorated with floral

converted from Victorian bar brooch

This example is modelled in 22 karat gold

tests as 14k gold and platinum

Victorian Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Brooch aigrette The clasp is elaborately decoratedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible Victorian Egyptian Revival winged scarab brooch dating from the 1880s. It's expertly crafted, and set with an array of coloured gemstones, including emerald, ruby, and turquoise, as well as rose cut diamonds. The scarab was highly symbolic to the ancient Egyptians, representing rebirth and renewal. They believed the sun was rolled across the sky each day by a giant (the god Khepri), and indeed, this scarab is