Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant objects diamond engagement ring

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Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant objects diamond engagement ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Utterly charming little bug charm set with pearls and green (demantiod) garnets, and gorgeous pale purple plique jour enamelled wings. Dating from the late Victorian period, it features a loop of chain attached to its two proboscises meaning it can be worn as a solitaire pendant, or a charm on a bracelet or necklace. The wings (and arguably the garnets) really set it aside from your usual bug charms crafted in 15 karat gold,