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Victorian Bohemian Garnet Gold Fly/bee Earrings
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Victorian Bohemian Garnet Gold Fly/bee Earrings

19th century
Description

Charming Victorian earrings in the form of tiny winged creatures studded with beautiful glowing rose-cut garnets and backed in rosy nine-carat gold.

• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique condition.

• Fixing: Nine-carat gold ear wires.

• Era: Victorian, c.late 1800s.

• Size: 1.5 x 1cm, 2cm tall including the wires.

• Weight: 1.9g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Garnet Insect Earrings to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09710835
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Rose-cut garnets pavé-set as winged insects: popular naturalistic styling of the late 19th century.
Ear wires securing into rear lower loops: standard late Victorian fastening method.
Hand-set collets and shaped backplates: traditional Bohemian garnet construction.
Soft patina and light oxidisation across the metal backs: age from careful handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244405
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Description
Charming Victorian earrings in the form of tiny winged creatures studded with beautiful glowing rose-cut garnets and backed in rosy nine-carat gold.

• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique condition.

• Fixing: Nine-carat gold ear wires.

• Era: Victorian, c.late 1800s.

• Size: 1.5 x 1cm, 2cm tall including the wires.

• Weight: 1.9g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Garnet Insect Earrings to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09710835
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Rose-cut garnets pavé-set as winged insects: popular naturalistic styling of the late 19th century.
Ear wires securing into rear lower loops: standard late Victorian fastening method.
Hand-set collets and shaped backplates: traditional Bohemian garnet construction.
Soft patina and light oxidisation across the metal backs: age from careful handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244405
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A pair of Victorian insect-shaped earrings set with deep red faceted Bohemian garnets in metal mounts.
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Gold Fly/Bee Earrings
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A pair of Victorian insect-shaped earrings set with deep red faceted Bohemian garnets in metal mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGarnet, Silver-Gilt, Gold
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsInsect motif, Rose-cut garnets, Cluster setting, Pave detail

These Victorian earrings take the form of tiny winged insect motifs, fashioned from silver-gilt and rosy nine-carat gold. They are set with deep red faceted Bohemian garnets in a cluster setting with pavé detail and rose-cut garnets, presented inside a hinged presentation case lined with blue velvet and light blue satin. The exterior of the box shows signs of wear along the dark, aged edges, and the interior features a metal latch closure at the front. Measuring 1.5 x 1 cm with a height of 2 cm including the nine-carat gold ear wires, these antique earrings are suitable for personal wear as delicate statement pieces. They bring a touch of Victorian and Gothic design to formal evening attire or sophisticated everyday outfits, and can be stored securely in their original fitted velvet box when not in use.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, naturalistic motifs including insects such as flies, bees, and beetles became highly popular, representing natural history fascination and symbolic themes like industriousness.

Bohemian garnet jewellery traditionally features rose-cut or cabochon garnets set in low-carat gold, tombak, or gilded silver, designed to maximize deep red gemstone saturation.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit close-set rose-cut garnets with flat backs, brass or gilded base metals, hand-turned fittings, and characteristic deep pyrope garnet colouration.

These small accent pieces add historical detail when paired with minimalist contemporary tailoring, formal evening wear, or textured knitwear.

Clean gently using a dry, soft cloth or soft brush without harsh chemical polish, and store separately in a fabric-lined box to prevent surface scratching and moisture damage to metal settings.
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