Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant objects possibly depicting Ampelos - personification

possibly depicting Ampelos - personification of the grape vine and lover of Dionysus

often paired with (in the early days

and original leather back

and various other weapons nearby

diamond engagement ring

Victorian Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Plique-à-Jour Pendant objects possibly depicting Ampelos - personificationDATE: 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,