Antique Micromosaic Charm | Victorian Butterfly Pendant converison 9 wide by 0

9 wide by 0

but it acid tests for 14k gold

Our jeweler transformed the stick pin into a charm by removing the pin stem and welding on a 14k gold jump ring bail

but there is some residual lead solder on the collets of two side diamonds (visible under magnification)

This finely rendered pendant depicts three fox cubs nestled between logs

Antique Micromosaic Charm | Victorian Butterfly Pendant converison 9 wide by 0The butterfly is often associated with the human soul signifying change, hope, and life. This antique charm (circa 1870 1890) features a micromosaic butterfly of hand placed glass tesserae set in 14k gold. It was originally an antique stick pin but was converted by removing the pin and adding a gold bail. The piece measures 0. 9 inches from the top of the jump ring to bottom by 0. 5 inches wide. It is in good condition with some missing glass tesserae