Antique Victorian Shagreen Cicada Brooch Silver Insect Pin gemstone necklace back to her life

back to her life

Item ID: RG0215056V

a glint of warm gold

Rich Bohemian garnets glow with that unmistakable wine-dark depth

Individual links measure about 15 x 23 x 6

Antique Victorian Shagreen Cicada Brooch Silver Insect Pin gemstone necklace back to her lifeFew creatures carry quite the same sense of mystery as the cicada. Hidden for years beneath the earth before emerging into the sunlight, it has long symbolized transformation, renewal, and the quiet power of patience rewarded. This remarkable brooch captures that symbolism in an unexpectedly modern form, its stylized body rendered in richly colored shagreen with a texture unlike any other material used in jewelry. The subtle variations in color and