Victorian Fly Earrings earrings Stones: Natural Pearl & Almandine

Stones: Natural Pearl & Almandine Garnet

Wisdom and foretelling

Also known as the Cross of the Templars

Infinite love stretching out forever

Victorian Fly Earrings earrings Stones: Natural Pearl & AlmandineFor secrets in your ear A pair of Victorian fly earrings dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. Each fly, perfectly formed, is set with a greenish yellow chalcedony cabochons and seed pearls with cute wire work legs and beady golden eyes. They're crafted in 18 carat gold. The fly, to the Victorians, had a surprising dual symbolism: on the one hand it represented memento mori the brevity of life and human mortality but also, on