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while the white gold pearl and diamond surmounts and posts (later additions) are 14k gold

Victorian women were also known to wear jewelry inspired by plants and animals -- including necklaces

The center moonstone is framed by a ribbon of rose cut diamonds and blue enamel and the drop beneath the pendant features a 0

The pendant features a graceful gold foliate design

Insect Earrings | Micromosaic Earrings suitcase pendant while the white gold pearlVictorians were fascinated with naturalism and brought their flora and fauna indoors in the form of jewelry inspired by plants and animals. These beetle earrings were converted from an antique bar pin circa (1870). The studs are 14k gold and feature hand set glass tesserae depicting beetles. Each earrings measures 0. 4 inches in diameter, and they are in very good condition. Materials: Gold.