Insect Earrings | Micromosaic Earrings enamel band The gold piece is marked

The gold piece is marked W&H for the Wightman & Hough Co

The other stones are onyx of an identical hue when viewed with the naked eye

the lapis measures 1 inch from top to bottom by 0

5 and cannot be re-sized

The 1950s era piece is in good condition

Insect Earrings | Micromosaic Earrings enamel band The gold piece is markedVictorians were fascinated with naturalism and brought their flora and fauna indoors in the form of jewelry inspired by plants and animals. These beetle earrings were converted from an antique bar pin circa (1870). The studs are 14k gold and feature hand set glass tesserae depicting beetles. Each earrings measures 0. 4 inches in diameter, and they are in very good condition. Materials: Gold.