{"product_id":"reimagined-v-i-n-t-a-g-e-beetle-cosplay-9k-375-spider-pendant-a-brooch-conversion","title":"reimagined V I N T A G E \/\/ beetle cosplay \/ 9k 375 spider pendant \/ a brooch conversion","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis creature is full of wonder and design quirks. at first glance it looks like a beetle, but if we count the legs we might be convinced it's a fancy spider masquerading as a beetle. many of these mid century insects featured jade cabochons, but this one is in a lower karat (9k mis-marked at 385 for 375 gold), a faux or cultured pearl, and glass 'ruby' eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eit was originally a brooch, but the mechanism had failed and it's now a pendant with a double bail to give it excellent movement when worn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esolid 9k yellow gold + glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eM E A S U R E M E N T S \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003espider without bails measures ~23.4mm north\/south x ~13.9mm east\/west x ~7.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ejump ring bail is not soldered shut and has a ~4.3mm inner diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eweighs 3.1g (mostly from the 'stones')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eC O N D I T I O N \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ein good reworked vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eone of the eyes has some minor chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e-this is a quirky piece and has both expertly-crafted elements, and primitively crafted elements. the legs are expertly shaped, notched, and finished with tiny little feet, the solder seams are slightly more primitive\u003cbr\u003e-the pearl is a bead and the hole is semi-visible under one of the prongs\u003cbr\u003e-prongs are all snug around their 'stones'\u003cbr\u003e-new jump ring bail is not perfectly round\u003cbr\u003e-HEAVY, inconsistent time-earned patina\u003cbr\u003e-inconsistent hue on the back of the spider where the pin's hardware was removed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS H O P  A G R E E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping \u0026amp; exchange policies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS K I N  S E N S I T I V I T I E S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the ‘FAQs’ section \u003ci\u003ebefore \u003c\/i\u003epurchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and\/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rajah Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55213791412527,"sku":null,"price":758.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3606\/5583\/files\/IMG_95012_1.jpg?v=1773531126","url":"https:\/\/therajahpress.com\/products\/reimagined-v-i-n-t-a-g-e-beetle-cosplay-9k-375-spider-pendant-a-brooch-conversion","provider":"The Rajah Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}