Antique Insect Earrings | 14k Gold Sapphire and Pearl Fly or Bee Earrings 14k gold dog hcarm the intricate process involved cut-to-shape

the intricate process involved cut-to-shape pieces of colored stones against a black slate

6 inches in width

The flowers or clovers in these pieces represented the "honey" and the crescent represented the "moon

The finely rendered brooch is unmarked

Antique Insect Earrings | 14k Gold Sapphire and Pearl Fly or Bee Earrings 14k gold dog hcarm the intricate process involved cut-to-shapeAdd a touch of nature inspired beauty to any ensemble with these elegant dangle earrings. The unique earrings date to the late Victorian era (circa 1890 1900). They feature sapphire and pearl insects resting atop shimmery gold leaves with matching pearl surmounts. The earrings are unmarked, but acid test for 14k gold. They measure 1. 3 inches from top to bottom by 0. 4 inches wide. The earrings are in good condition; however, there is a bit of lead