Vintage 18K Gold and Emerald Fly Pin

This adorable vintage 18k gold fly pin is beautifully rendered with tiny, sweet details. The wings, legs, and abdomen are lifelike, while an emerald cabochon as the thorax adds a playful pop of green. Fly symbolism has been around since the Victorian era, when it was a popular motif used to represent humility. We also love the connotation of being a fly on the wall: a quiet but wise listener and observer. Bought on a recent buying trip to Madrid, this great little pin adds a stylish detail to a blouse, tie, or lapel. 

The pin weighs 1.4 grams and measures 9/16 x 9/16”. The natural emerald cabochon measures 4.25 x 3.4 mm. The pin has a tension opening that holds it securely in place. Marked as 750, with a registration number and maker’s mark. 

A European piece, circa 1950’s.