Antique Micromosaic Cherub or Putti Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold men's gift ideas The face of the ring

The face of the ring was originally a 14k gold antique stick pin before it was transformed with the addition of a 14k gold band (unmarked

making it a jewel rich in both artistry and symbolism

The elegant gold mounting dates to the 1910s

embellished with turquoise cabochons and half pearls

the top is hollow

Antique Micromosaic Cherub or Putti Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold men's gift ideas The face of the ringExtraordinary micromosaic earrings depicting two battling putti (cherubs) with swords and shields. The micromosaics are done en grasaille (shades of light and dark gray) with tiny gold swords and detailed faces. The mosaics were originally part of an antique silver pin (circa 1880) that we transformed by mounting them in 14k gold and adding 14k gold ear wires and diamond surmounts. Each earring measures 1 inch from the top of the ear wire to bottom by