Antique Shibayama Wasp Pendant of 14k Gold and Sapphire moonstone cameo The unique silhouette offers a

The unique silhouette offers a contemporary twist on a classic form

this antique mourning pendant (dated 1848) features a beautiful snake coiled protectively around a luminous pearl

The gold has been professionally verified using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis and jeweler’s acid testing

and acid tests for 14k gold

The daring dragon was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1900-1910) transformed with addition of a gold bail

Antique Shibayama Wasp Pendant of 14k Gold and Sapphire moonstone cameo The unique silhouette offers aA fascinating pendant featuring a finely detailed Shibayama wasp or bee, originally created as an antique game piece dating to 1900. The intricate craftsmanship and naturalistic rendering reflect the refined artistry associated with Japanese Shibayama work, celebrated for its delicate inlay techniques and lifelike depictions of insects and flora. The piece has been thoughtfully transformed into a wearable pendant by our jeweler through the addition of