Treasures of The Earth Crystal - Brooch Necklace It was a gift to

It was a gift to Queen Victoria in 1897 from the members of her household in celebration of her golden jubilee

a pair of earrings and two small and one large brooch

the central decorative element is 3cm(1

they represent virtues that a monarch should have

Bridge and Rundell

Treasures of The Earth Crystal - Brooch Necklace It was a gift toFossilised remains of animals and plants have long fascinated scientists. They help us further understand the Earths past and the origins of life. Collected across the globe by scientists including Charles Darwin. This brooch has been inspired by a collection of nine million fossils, one of the most important in the world.