Victorian Moonstone Scorpion Brooch jack in a box and in this piece

and in this piece

so typical of the Aesthetic movement of the same period

was a potent fertility symbol representing the fruits of the earth

certified at 5

futuristic modernist style

Victorian Moonstone Scorpion Brooch jack in a box and in this pieceDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Insect jewellery was quite popular during the Victorian era, and this cool brooch is modelled as a scorpion. It's set with gorgeous moonstones along its body and pincers, which graduate in size and display an excellent blue adularescence, glowing beautifully as they move in the light. It's crafted in 15k gold throughout and dates from the Victorian period, circa 1890. STONES Moonstone MEASUREMENTS 4. 4 x 3cm WEIGHT 6. 7g MARKS