Vintage Celtic Penannular Brooch Garnet Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Suffragette Jewellery Insect jewellery grew in popularity

Insect jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20th Century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country and were often decorated with colourful stones to enhance their beauty and value

It’s a magnificent statement piece boasting a gorgeous collection of precious gems that sit high and proud atop the finger

It’s inlaid with a polished green bloodstone seal with speckled red marking which has yet to be engraved

MEASURES: Gallery Height 73mm x Width 20mm x Depth 7mm

The piece is modelled in sterling silver and complete with the maker’s initials on the back

Vintage Celtic Penannular Brooch Garnet Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Suffragette Jewellery Insect jewellery grew in popularityThis enormous Celtic penannular brooch is crafted from solid sterling silver and decorated with gold accents, seven deep red cabochon garnets and two blue lapis lazuli with speckled gold flecks. Its fitted with a double crossover pin at the back for secure wear, as well as an additional loop, allowing it to be worn as a substantial pendant if desired. In the 20th century, there was a strong Celtic revival across the UK, inspiring jewellers to create