Essex Crystal Bumblebee Sold The circular drops which are

The circular drops which are decorated with a cut out frieze pattern and gold balls are suspended from a square hinged top which is decorated with a raised star motif and there is a hinged ball in the centre

reflecting classical Etruscan-inspired craftsmanship

a symbol of French royalty

and dates to circa 1990

There are approximately 50 points rubies in total and the diamonds are approximately 30 points in total

Essex Crystal Bumblebee Sold The circular drops which areA beautifully executed reverse carved intaglio Essex crystal bee brooch, depicting a charming bumblebee with remarkable naturalism, set beneath a domed rock crystal within an 18ct gold frame. The highly skilled Essex crystal technique involved carving the reverse of a polished domed rock crystal in intaglio before hand painting the recessed image in exquisite detail. When viewed from the front, the crystal magnifies the painting to create an