Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant objects surrounding central pear-shaped rock crystals

surrounding central pear-shaped rock crystals

and jewellery were directly inspired by the cultural obsessions of the time: atomic science

often paired with (in the early days

with clear French hallmarks on the concealed clasp

Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant objects surrounding central pear-shaped rock crystalsDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Utterly charming little bug charm set with pearls and green (demantiod) garnets, and gorgeous pale purple plique jour enamelled wings. Dating from the late Victorian period, it features a loop of chain attached to its two proboscises meaning it can be worn as a solitaire pendant, or a charm on a bracelet or necklace. The wings (and arguably the garnets) really set it aside from your usual bug charms crafted in 15 karat gold,