Edwardian Uranium Glass Spider Brooch spinel and one rubies (the rubies

and one rubies (the rubies and sapphires are French cuts)

The texturing gives an almost organic/wood-bark effect

and features intricate detailing with shell

The anchor

It’s perfectly formed and gorgeous

Edwardian Uranium Glass Spider Brooch spinel and one rubies (the rubiesDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Uranium glass has been produced for thousands of years and, remarkably, actually contains its namesake element, usually in oxide form, making up anywhere between 2% to 25% of its composition. This example displays a striking acid green colour, and under UV light it fluoresces bright green think uranium rod in the opening credits of the Simpsons. The first noted use of uranium glass dates back to a 79AD mosaic found in a Roman