Victorian Gemstone Insect Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold harp jewelry An intriguing griffin charm created

An intriguing griffin charm created from an Art Nouveau era stick pin (circa 1910)

The piece is 14k gold and measures 2

England in 1973

The face of the ring was originally part of an antique pin (circa 1900-1910) transformed with the addition of a new 14k gold mounting

Victorian Gemstone Insect Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold harp jewelry An intriguing griffin charm createdVictorian women were fascinated with naturalism and were known to wear jewelry inspired by plants and animals including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets made to look like insects, bugs, and flowers. These alluring insect earrings were created from an antique stick pin (circa 1860). The glittery bugs are adorned with a ruby, emerald, and glistening rose cut diamonds, and they dangle beneath a 14k gold ear wire accented with a diamond. The earrings