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Victorian Natural Pearl, Diamond and Demantoid Insect Pendant/Brooch

Name: Victorian Natural Pearl, Diamond and Demantoid Insect Pendant/Brooch
Brand: Lang Collection
SKU: 90-1-13777
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU

90-1-13777

ABOUT THIS JEWELRY

About a century-and-a-half ago, an imaginative Victorian-era jeweler must have happened upon this unique and unusual, lustrous white and bizarrely textured freshwater pearl and thought, "Hmm.... let's make it into a bug!" Add a pair of sparkling European-cut diamond-set wings, a natural button pearl head, lime green demantoid garnet eyes, and voilà!-- a perfectly precious pet pest. Hand fabricated in 18K rosy-yellow gold. Total diamond weight, 1.00 carat. Circa 1890. 1 1/4 inch wingspan. Equipped with flip-up bail and 14K pin stem. The new adjustable chain measures 18 inches.

Details

Materials:

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Pin Stem

Length:

1 1/8 Inch

Width:

1 1/4 Inch

Height:

1/4 Inch

Chain Length:

18 Inches

Gram Weight:

7.0 Grams

Period:

Victorian

Center Freshwater Pearl details

Shape:

Pear

Measurements:

11.60 x 7.28 x 2.20 mm

Color:

Light Cream

Additional Details Additional Gem Details

23 Old Mine Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:

Measurements:

1.30-2.80 mm

Color:

H-I-J-K

Clarity:

VS-SI-I1

Total Diamond Carat Weight:

1.00

2 Round Cut Demantoid Garnets

Carat Weight:

Color:

Yellowish Green

Measurements:

1.00-1.10 (exact) mm

1 Natural Pearl

Shape:

Button

Measurements:

4.40 x 4.58 x 2.30 mm

Color:

Light Pink

Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:

0.02

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

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Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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QUESTIONS OR HELP?

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