Antique Garnet Beetle Conversion Ring of 14k Gold filigree With exquisite attention to detail

With exquisite attention to detail

Our jeweler split the brooch in half

The metal has also been verified through traditional jeweler’s acid testing

there is some loss near the pearl center

we designed this dynamic necklace to build upon the lore of the Quetzalcoatl -- with a serpent being born from the winged "parent" with a pearl acorn

Antique Garnet Beetle Conversion Ring of 14k Gold filigree With exquisite attention to detailA whimsical ring created from an antique stick pin (circa 1880). This piece features a garnet beetle adorned with tiny half pearls holding a diamond between its front legs. It is mounted in 14k gold. The face of the ring measures 1 inch by 0. 4 inches wide, and it is in very good condition with one very tiny chip (visible only under magnification). The ring is a size 7, but it can be resized free of charge. Materials: 14k gold, Garnet, Pearl, Diamond.