Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold hunchback pendant A jewel of undeniable historical

A jewel of undeniable historical significance and timeless beauty

Its gold content has been professionally verified through traditional jeweler’s acid testing

Victorian jewelry was rich with symbolism

The metal content has been verified using XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing

who removed the original pin findings and added a custom 14K gold bail to create a more wearable

Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold hunchback pendant A jewel of undeniable historicalThis antique brooch (circa 18901900) features a finely detailed spider poised on a platinum topped 14k gold bar. The body is composed of a vivid 0. 58ct sapphire and a glittering 0. 30ct old mine cut champagne colored diamond, accented by two tiny ruby eyes that bring the creature to life. Spiders were a popular motif in late Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, symbolizing creativity, patience, and good fortune. The brooch measures 1 inch by 2. 7 inches