Victorian Fly insect pendant 15ct gold
£595.00 – £850.00
Victoria Fly insect pendant 15ct yellow gold with silver top. The eyes are set with rubies, the body has a cabochon coral, with old cut diamonds on the wings and a pearl. It was originally a brooch which we turned into a pendant. Presented with an optional 9ct yellow gold preloved franco chain 1.6mm square 18 inches long with safety chain at the claps end.
- material : 15ct gold and silver top on the wings – tested no hallmarked
- stones : rubies 2x 1.2mm | 1x peach coral cabochon 7.6mm long x5.2mm wide | 10x old cut diamonds around 1.7mm, 1mm and 0.8mm | 1x pearl around 4.1mm and 1x full pearl around 4.6mm
- measurements : total lengths 31.7mm x 18mm wide x 10mm thick from bail to front
- chain : 6.4gr in beautiful vintage condition hallmarked
- weight : 3.5gr
The symbolism of Fly in Victorian times:
We all know the Victorians had a fascination with anything associated with death & memento mori. In the 19th century, the fly had a huge symbolic significance as it was associated with the representation of human mortality and, by extension spiritual humility.
The Victorians also embraced the ancient belief that flies were a talisman against evil , often smothering fly brooches in symbolic gemstones such as diamonds ( strength and courage ), Topaz ( magnification, clarity and manifestation), Pearls ( self-care, nurturing and healing) & sapphire ( honesty, purity and trust)) to create complex meanings & symbolism.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 229 × 162 × 5 cm |
| set | pendant only, pendant & chain |
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