Set in silver, 14K white and yellow gold, the bees have been later set into current earring mounting. The wings are carved garnet, ruby cabochon eyes with the body further set with 18 single-cut diamonds, topped with two full-cut diamonds totaling 0.25 ct, and graded H-I color and SI clarity, 1'', 8.2 gms gross, est:$600/800

Provenance: Property from the Estate of Maria Bertha Rivera. Condition: The bees are circa 1890. The earring setting and top round diamond has been later added. The earrings show signs of normal wear and overall good condition.