Antique Micromosaic Cherub or Putti Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold gold dove pendant one of the pearls is

one of the pearls is a later replacement

This alluring antique ring (circa 1910-1920) features a silvery moonstone cabochon mounted in an ornate hand etched floral mounting

The gold has been verified via XRF and jeweler’s acid testing to confirm its solid 14k composition

This alarm clock pendant (circa 1950-1960) is marked for 14k gold and features tiny wire strung pearls around the clock

They bear the maker's mark for BA Ballou

Antique Micromosaic Cherub or Putti Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold gold dove pendant one of the pearls isExtraordinary micromosaic earrings depicting two battling putti (cherubs) with swords and shields. The micromosaics are done en grasaille (shades of light and dark gray) with tiny gold swords and detailed faces. The mosaics were originally part of an antique silver pin (circa 1880) that we transformed by mounting them in 14k gold and adding 14k gold ear wires and diamond surmounts. Each earring measures 1 inch from the top of the ear wire to bottom by