Vintage Diamond & Enamel Beetle Brooch animal jewellery and the engraving continues around

and the engraving continues around the sides of the ring in a D profile

and in the lower half they form crossed laurel branches

The top of the fob features a compass and five-pointed star over a hand-painted spinning globe made from porcelain

The stones are surrounded by fine cannetille work

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Vintage Diamond & Enamel Beetle Brooch animal jewellery and the engraving continues aroundDATE: Vintage, c. 1970 This weird and wonderful vintage brooch is modelled as a bug beetle. Italian made, it's back is set with striped red enamel, with further green and red enamel to it's head. With two striking gold pincers and six legs that features fine textured detail, the eyes are diamond set and it's crafted in 18k gold throughout. Dates from the 1970's. In many cultures, beetles are symbols of good fortune. In Chinese and some Native American