Antique Victorian Scorpion Brooch Harlequin Multi Gemstone Topaz 05ct each) and a gleaming

05ct each) and a gleaming white cultured pearl at the bottom

5 inches x Diameter 58mm across x Width 32mm

dating the piece to 1908

The inscription “Between Us” hints at its use on confidential letters

Antique Victorian Scorpion Brooch Harlequin Multi Gemstone Topaz 05ct each) and a gleamingThis rare antique Victorian harlequin scorpion brooch is a dazzling relic of the late 19th century naturalist craze. Crafted in muted 15ct yellow gold, the scorpion comes alive with a vibrant rainbow of graduated gemstones down its back, including garnet, tourmaline, zircon, topaz, amethyst and some coloured pastes, leading to a curled stinger at the end. The design is a classic example of "Harlequin" jewellery, a style beloved in the 19th century for