Insect Earrings | Micromosaic Earrings white yellow gold These beetle earrings were converted

These beetle earrings were converted from an antique bar pin circa (1870)

(circa 1910-1920) features blue guilloche enamel with a single pearl at its center

It is marked for 14k gold

This vintage pendant (circa 1940-1950) features an arrow of 14k gold with pearls along the shaft

but acid tests for platinum over 10k gold

Insect Earrings | Micromosaic Earrings white yellow gold These beetle earrings were convertedVictorians were fascinated with naturalism and brought their flora and fauna indoors in the form of jewelry inspired by plants and animals. These beetle earrings were converted from an antique bar pin circa (1870). The studs are 14k gold and feature hand set glass tesserae depicting beetles. Each earrings measures 0. 4 inches in diameter, and they are in very good condition. Materials: Gold.