Antique Garnet & Diamond Fly Earrings

One-of-a-kind statement earrings we created, combining antique foiled rose-cut diamond studded floral elements with Victorian garnet cabochon tear-drops that have petite flies of silver, gold and rose cut diamond accents mounted to them. The flies have charming little details, note their teeny but smoldering red garnet eyes.

I am somewhat obsessed with Victorian insect themed jewelry; flies in particular had symbolic significance and were used sometimes as representations of human mortality and by extension spiritual humility. They can also represent the idea of secrets, or secret keeping; just like the fly on the wall sees everything but tells no one.

Details: Measuring approximately 1 7/8" long and 3/8" across the widest part of the drop. The natural diamond-set floral elements are all sterling, some with a gold backing, while the garnet tear-drops are set in 14k gold bezel cups. The ear wires are 14k and each earrings weighs approximately 3.6 grams.

Condition: All the elements including the garnets in the drops are in excellent antique condition with a light patina and some general age-related wear.