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Wedding bands, production samples, cheapie antiques and discounted EW styles are discounted up to 75% off. Sale ends at 11:59pm EST on April 1.

Victorian Diamond Fly & Carbuncle Necklace

$1,500

The Victorians loved portraying all kinds of animals and insects in jewelry form. This pendant features a bejeweled silver fly perched atop a carbuncle (aka a massive red garnet cabochon). The Etruscan Revival frame is decorated with granulation and an abundance of twisted wire.

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  • Materials

    10k (tests), silver, 5 rose cut diamonds, garnet eyes, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1860

  • Condition

    Very good - was probably part or a larger piece of jewelry that was broken apart

  • Size

    1 3/8" including the bale, 18" chain

Victorian

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VictorianEra

18371901

please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.