RESERVED 3rd Payment BUG Fly Bumblebee Bee French Antique Victorian Figural Pendant

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ABOUT:

I need to brush up on my bug anatomy - is this a bee? I think so! Whatever it is, it's a pretty little critter!

Thanks to those clever Victorians and their wonderful, whimsical figural jewelry!
Here we have a fabulous bug pendant set with an emerald at the center and rose cut diamonds at the wings.

The Victorians were fascinated with nature and also with jewelry, and we see some wonderful designs come from the period incorporating both of these delights.

Found in France with their hallmark for 18k gold.

Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Some of my buyers "draw out" an example to get an idea of scale in person.

Antique Boxes, props, chains, mice : ) not included.

MEASUREMENTS:

20mm to the attached loop (not including jump ring) x 28mm. It weighs 2.3g.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Note - after I photographed it I noticed it had some build up like lotion or soap - I gave it a gentle soak and it is all clean now. Whoopsie! My eyes are in their forties (not da best ; ) and just didn't catch it until I had already shot all the pics! That build up is all gone now.

The emerald has a nice sheen and a beautiful green color. Typical antique rose cuts with some frosty hues and rough cuts, they are small and just add a glint of sparkle.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

Striking to wear with the figural shape. Due to age, I would avoid getting it wet.

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