Victorian 18ct Gold, Pearl & Diamond Lizard Brooch feed-gender-unisex Throughout the Victorian era

Throughout the Victorian era

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Victorian 18ct Gold, Pearl & Diamond Lizard Brooch feed-gender-unisex Throughout the Victorian eraA wonderfully characterful Victorian lizard brooch set in rich 18ct gold, set with natural seed pearls along the sinuous body and old cut diamonds forming a brilliant central line of sparkle. Two vivid ruby cabochons bring the little creature to life as its gleaming eyes. In Victorian symbolism, the lizard held a surprisingly powerful place in the imagination. Because salamanders and lizard like creatures were believed to walk through fire unharmed,