18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Spider Motif Brooch/Pendant

This exquisitely crafted spider brooch/pendant is rendered in luminous white gold. The spider’s cephalothorax is pavé-set with twelve round, brilliant-cut diamonds, their crisp sparkle accentuated by two slightly larger diamonds that form the eyes, lending the piece a captivating sense of life and presence. At the abdomen, a button-shaped freshwater pearl introduces a soft, organic contrast to the brilliance of the diamonds. 

Each of the eight legs is individually articulated and bent at the joints, giving the spider a sculptural, almost lifelike elegance. The pin mechanism runs discreetly from head to abdomen, ensuring secure wear, while a cleverly concealed bale at the top, visible only from the back, allows the piece to be worn as a brooch or pendant, offering versatility without compromising the design.

In jewellery, the spider has long been a potent symbol of creativity, patience, and destiny. Associated with the art of weaving, it represents the ability to shape one’s own fate and transform ideas into reality. This brooch channels that symbolism into a striking yet sophisticated adornment, an emblem of quiet strength, ingenuity, and timeless allure.

• 18K white gold
• (1) 8.3 mm x 8 mm x 5.5 mm button-shaped freshwater pearl
• (14) round, brilliant-cut diamonds (0.46 ctw)
• Diamond clarity: VS-2 - SI-1
• Diamond colour: G-H
• Gram weight is 5.3
• Measures approximately 2.5 cm from top to bottom
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $4,800.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.