Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant bonboniere dating from the latter half

dating from the latter half of the 19th century

Numbered 3272

the Eifel Tower

to gain her loveA rival crowd of envious lovers strove

wearing a magnificent helmet adorned with a griffin (the legendary beast with the head and wings of an eagle

Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant bonboniere dating from the latter halfDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Utterly charming little bug charm set with pearls and green (demantiod) garnets, and gorgeous pale purple plique jour enamelled wings. Dating from the late Victorian period, it features a loop of chain attached to its two proboscises meaning it can be worn as a solitaire pendant, or a charm on a bracelet or necklace. The wings (and arguably the garnets) really set it aside from your usual bug charms crafted in 15 karat gold,