The jewels are set in 9 Carat Rose Gold. It is very rare to find these early insect jewels set with peridot and amethyst and they are an absolute treasure. The spider and fly date to the Victorian - Edwardian period when insect inspired jewelry was sweeping the land. This whimsical pair dance delightfully around the neck and create a conversation piece to be passed on for generations.
And insect inspired jewels are all the rage today. The spider and fly pendant is 1 3/4 inches (44mm) long. The spider is 3/8 inch (10mm) long and 1/2 inch (13mm) wide. The pendant is 9 Karat Gold. The pendant weighs 1.4 grams. The listing is only for the pendant. The neck chain is only shown for display.The overall effect of this jewel is truly magical. Look at the recent issue of Veranda I have included with the insect jewelry which is all the rage and the prices! Please be sure and look at our other auctions for more wonderful treasures which we have discovered from around the world including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian pieces as well as Scandinavian Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish silver and gold, Portrait Miniatures, Austrian Vienna Bronze, Perfume and Vanity items and Miniatures! Please see our other auctions for more special items from a fantastic collection.
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