Late 19th Century 18K Pearl, Ruby and Emerald Bee Pin Pendant

Late 19th Century 18K Pearl, Ruby and Emerald Bee Pin PendantVictorian era romance and whimsy is abuzz in this delightful late 19th century bee pendant pin. The bee is a virtuous symbol of hard work, carrying the sentiment, busy as a bee. It could also represent the givers feelings. A sweet way to say, Will you bee mine. Naturalistically designed and brilliantly modeled in 18k gold, this charming emerald eyed bee is adorned with a pair of shimmering ruby and rose cut diamond forewings that gently rest upon

Victorian era romance and whimsy is abuzz in this delightful late 19th century bee pendant/pin. The bee is a virtuous symbol of hard work, carrying the sentiment, “busy as a bee”. It could also represent the givers feelings. A sweet way to say, “Will you bee mine”. Naturalistically designed and brilliantly modeled in 18k gold, this charming emerald eyed bee is adorned with a pair of shimmering ruby and rose cut diamond forewings that gently rest upon glowing emerald hindwings. The body is artfully composed of a pink tourmaline thorax and a large lustrous baroque pearl abdomen decorated with a small rose cut diamond lined shield. Some hints of black enamel detail add the finishing flourishes to this regal and rare treasure. 

Measurements: 1 ¼” long x 1” wingspan

Weight: 16.7 grams

Pearl: 11.5 mm long x 9.5 mm wide x 11 mm deep

Rubies: approximately .34 total carat weight 

Emeralds: approximately .40 total carat weight

Pink tourmaline: approximately .54 ct

 Closure and fittings: trombone safely clasp, removable pin stem and folding bail

 Notes: One missing antennae the other slightly bent, one missing rose cut diamond