Very charming fly pendant, modelled in 18 carat gold, the central old cut diamond stone set in a silver bezel forms his thorax, a natural pearl his abdomen.
He has gold wings set with tiny rose cut diamonds and ruby cabochon eyes rimmed with gold.
His gold legs and antennae curl into a symmetrical pattern, his third pair of legs trailing down beneath his wings.
Old cut diamond - .15 carat
Pearl - 5mm
 
The Victorians were fascinated with natural history and the study of entomology.
The obsession reached its peak in the 1870s and 1880s, culminating in the opening of The Natural History Museum in 1881.
Many jewels were made during this time to echo this craze.
 
weighs - 1.2g
measures - 15mm x 11mm
English circa 1880
Excellent condition