{"product_id":"antique-diamond-insect-pendant-of-gold-and-silver","title":"Antique Diamond Insect Pendant of Gold and Silver","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGemstone 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA 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.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trademark Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48937401909313,"sku":"L569","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/7909\/files\/2026091719_4188573.jpg?v=1790008293","url":"https:\/\/trademarkantiques.com\/products\/antique-diamond-insect-pendant-of-gold-and-silver","provider":"Trademark Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}