Edwardian Spider Charm ancient Stone: Natural garnet (type: almandine-pyrope)

Stone: Natural garnet (type: almandine-pyrope)

and of course Opera

but the brooch has an added layer of meaning

During the Roman period

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Edwardian Spider Charm ancient Stone: Natural garnet (type: almandine-pyrope)Spooky antique spider charm in 18ct gold. English, circa 1910, with cross hatched detailing to the abdomen and a bamboo halo frame. Prior to the 1800s, the spider was associated with industry and ingenuity, on account of its meticulous web spinning abilities, and with patience and persistence as it waits for prey to eventually become trapped. But by the end of the century the spider had taken on a darker, and much more disturbing, metaphorical