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reimagined A N T I Q U E // memento mori fly / victorian era 14k diamond and ruby fly / a conversion pendant

reimagined A N T I Q U E // memento mori fly / victorian era 14k diamond and ruby fly / a conversion pendant

Regular price $598.00 USD
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a victorian era treasure with dual symbolism in a tiny, ornate, figural form? yes, please

a fly on the wall overhearing secrets and goings on, but also a symbol of mortality and the fleeting nature of a human existence this fly is an especially nice example of victorian era fly jewelry with very sparkly old cut stones

originally a stick pin this piece has been recently converted to a pendant with a double bail. luckily, its original form lent it to more storage than wear, so fly is in nearly pristine condition and is ready to be worn in the 21st century

unmarked 14k yellow gold with old cut rubies and diamonds. it isn't your imagination, the fly has a bright yellow hue

M E A S U R E M E N T S 

~13.5mm north to south excluding bails x ~12.2mm at widest point

large round bail has a ~5.5mm inner diameter

largest stone is ~2mm across

weighs a mere 0.9g

C O N D I T I O N 

in very good reworked antique condition

stones are free from chips or cracks, but they feature a range of hues, inclusions, and creative old cut facets

minor discoloration on the back side of the fly where the pin hardware was removed

this is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved

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