Antique Insect Pin | Pearl Diamond and Enamel Pin 14k retro ring one of the eyes appears

one of the eyes appears to be a later replacement

This elegant dangles features golden snakes coiled around coral cabochons

this transformation preserves the charm of an early 20th-century jewel while offering fresh versatility for the modern collector

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The antique ring (circa 1900-1915) features rose cut diamond eyes and is unmarked

Antique Insect Pin | Pearl Diamond and Enamel Pin 14k retro ring one of the eyes appearsYou'll be sure to generate buzz with this darling insect pin. Discoveries by English naturalist Charles Darwin created quite an interest in bizarre and exotic jewelry fashioned after elements in the natural world. Victorians adorned themselves with snake, lizard, and insect motifs and even real scarab beetle shells and teeth. This whimsical pin features a pearl and rose cut diamond insect with green enamel wings. The 15ct gold pin measures 2. 3 inches