Antique Diamond Insect Pendant of Gold and Silver

A distinctive pendant featuring an intricately detailed insect set with diamonds and rubies in silver and 9K gold, resting atop a luminous mother-of-pearl plaque mounted in 14K gold. The insect was originally an antique jewelry element dating to 1885 that our jeweler thoughtfully transformed into a wearable pendant by riveting it onto the mother-of-pearl plaque. It creates a striking composition that brings together Victorian naturalism and the iridescent beauty of mother-of-pearl.

The pendant measures approximately 1.1 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom by 0.8 inches wide and weighs 3.62 grams. It remains in great antique condition.

Gemstone identification has been confirmed using Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive analytical technique that provides a precise chemical fingerprint to verify authenticity. Metal authenticity has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing, confirming the silver and 9K gold construction of the original insect and solid 14K gold construction of the mother-of-pearl pendant.

A wonderfully imaginative transformation of an antique Victorian insect, this pendant pairs the intricate sparkle of diamonds and rubies with the soft iridescence of mother-of-pearl and the warmth of gold.