Chapter 3: LARGE PURPLE, BLACK, AND GOLD TURTLE, CIRCA 1980. ISABEL CANOVAS, FRANCE. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, RESIN. 3.8" X 2.5" (9.6CM X 1.8CM).
Chapter 3: BLACK AND BROWN RHINESTONE TURTLES, 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 3.8" X 3.1" (9.7CM X 7.9CM).
Chapter 3: BLUE RHINESTONE TURTLE, CIRCA 1998. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 5" X 1.1" (3.8CM X 2.8CM).
Chapter 3: RED TURTLE, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. HAMMERED RHODIUM–PLATED BASE METAL, RESIN. 2.4" X 1.9" (6CM X 4.8CM).
Chapter 3: GOLD AND LAPIS TURTLE, CIRCA 1970. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. 18KT YELLOW GOLD, LAPIS LAZULI, RUBIES. 1.5" X 1.1" (3.8CM X 2.8CM).
Chapter 3: RED BALLOON, 1992. SWAROVSKI, AUSTRIA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. 1.7" X 2.8" (4.2CM X 7.1CM).
Chapter 3: GREEN BALLOON, 1992. SWAROVSKI, AUSTRIA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. 1.7" X 2.6" (4.2CM X 6.5CM).
Chapter 3: WISE OWL, 1995. LEA STEIN, FRANCE. SIMULATED TORTOISE, CELLULOSE ACETATE LAMINATE. 1.9" X 2.4" (4.8CM X 6CM).
Chapter 3: FISH, CIRCA 1940. NETTIE ROSENSTEIN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED SILVER, GLASS CABOCHONS, CHAIN LINK. 5.9" X 1.7" (15CM X 4.4CM).
Chapter 3: SMALL LADYBUG, CIRCA 1995. REPRO DUCTION, THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED STERLING SILVER, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 1.1" X 1.3" (2.8CM X 3.2CM).
Chapter 3: LARGE LADYBUG, CIRCA 1995. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES 1.9" X 1.6" (4.7CM X 4CM).
Chapter 3: SWANS, 1998. SWAROVSKI, AUSTRIA. RHODIUM-PLATED BASE METAL, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. LARGE SWAN: 1.8" X 1.6" (4.5CM X 4CM); SMALL SWAN: 1.3" X 1.1" (3.2CM X 2.7CM).
Chapter 3: ANGEL, CIRCA 1998. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL. 2.4" X 3" (6CM X 7.5CM).
Chapter 3: 9/11 FLAG, 2001. © DAVID YURMAN, USA. 18KT WHITE GOLD, DIAMONDS. 0.7" X 0.9" (1.9CM X 2.2CM).
Chapter 3: SUNBURST, 1987. HERVÉ VAN DER STRAETEN, FRANCE. GILDED BRASS. 3.1" X 3" (7.9CM X 7.7CM).
Chapter 3: BEE, CIRCA 1980. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. 14KT PINK GOLD, SILVER, ENAMEL, DIAMONDS, GARNETS. 2.4" X 1.9" (6CM X 4.9CM).
Chapter 3: MONTICELLO FLAG, CIRCA 1980. BUTLER & WILSON, UNITED KINGDOM. RHODIUM-PLATED YELLOW BASE METAL, CRYSTALS. 5.9" X 2.9" (15CM X 7.2CM).
Chapter 3: COWGIRL HAT, CIRCA 1999. © ULTRA CRAFT, USA. SILVER-TONE BASE METAL, GOLD-TONE WIRE. 4.2" X 2" (10.7CM X 5.2CM) AND 4.3" (11CM) FROM NECK STRAP TO TOP OF HAT.
Chapter 3: SPIDER, CIRCA 1995. REPRO DUCTION, THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, USA. STERLING SILVER. 1.3" X 0.9" (3.4CM X 2.3CM).
Chapter 3: SPIDER AND HER WEB, CIRCA 1995. REPRO DUCTION, THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, USA. STERLING SILVER. 2.4" X 2.4" (6.1CM X 6.1 CM).
Chapter 3: FLOWER WITH FOUR BEES, CIRCA 1940. JOSEFF OF HOLLYWOOD, USA. FLOWER: YELLOW BASE METAL, PLASTIC CABOCHON. 2.8" X 2.8" (7CM X 7CM). BEES: YELLOW BASE METAL. 1.2" X 1.1" (3.1CM X 2.9CM).
Chapter 3: MEDIUM ZEBRA, CIRCA 1960. CINER, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 2.7" X 2" (6.8CM X 5CM).
Chapter 3: LARGE ZEBRA, CIRCA 1997. KUO, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 4.4" X 1.2" (11.3CM X 3CM).
Chapter 3: SMALL ZEBRA, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED METAL, RHINESTONES, ENAMEL. 1.6" X 1.4" (4CM X 3.6CM).
Chapter 3: FOXY LADY, CIRCA 1970. LEA STEIN, FRANCE. CELLULOSE ACETATE LAMINATE. 3.7" X 2.2" (9.4CM X 5.6CM).
Chapter 3: AMERICAN FLAG, 2000. ROBERT SORRELL, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, GLASS BEAD, RHINESTONES. 6.3" X 2.8" (16CM X 7CM).
Chapter 3: HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL, 2000. IRADJ MOINI, USA. TAGUA NUTS, YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, SIMULATED PEARLS, ANTIQUE GERMAN GLASS CABOCHONS, CRYSTALS. 1.2" X 2.1" (3CM X 5.3CM).
Chapter 3: SPACE SHUTTLE, 1998. RC2, CORP./ERTL, CO., USA. TOY MODEL MADE INTO A PIN. WHITE BASE METAL. 2.8" X 1.9" (7.2CM X 4.9CM).
Chapter 3: INTERCEPTOR MISSILE, 1998. LISA VERSHBOW, USA. ANODIZED ALUMINUM. 4.1" X 1.7" (10.5CM X 4.2CM).
Chapter 3: SHOOTING STAR, CIRCA 2000. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. 10KT YELLOW GOLD, SILVER, SYNTHETIC SAPPHIRE. 3.1" X 1.2" (7.8CM X 3CM).
Chapter 3: SAPPHIRE CRESCENT MOON, CIRCA 1880. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, AUSTRIA-HUNGARY. TIARA ELEMENT MADE INTO A PIN. 18KT YELLOW GOLD, SILVER, SAPPHIRES, DIAMONDS. 1.6" X 1.4" (4CM X 3.5CM).
Chapter 3: RHINESTONE SHOOTING STAR, CIRCA 2000. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. WHITE BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 1.9" X 0.8" (4.9CM X 2CM).
Chapter 3: STAR TRAIL, CIRCA 2002. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, MEXICO. STERLING SILVER AND YELLOW BASE METAL. 5.4" X 1.8" (13.7CM X 4.5CM).
Chapter 3: SORCERER, CIRCA 2000. © Z. ALANDIA, USA. STERLING SILVER, FIBER-OPTIC GLASS. 3" X 1" (7.7CM X 2.6CM).
Chapter 3: DIAMOND STAR AND MOON, CIRCA 2005. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. 18KT WHITE GOLD, DIAMONDS. STAR: 1.1" X 1.1" (2.7CM X 2.7CM); MOON: 0.8" X 0.1" (2CM X 0.3CM).
Chapter 3: BLACK SUN, CIRCA 2000. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED WHITE BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 2.4" X 2.4" (6.2CM X 6.2CM).
Chapter 3: MILLENNIUM SHOOTING STAR, 2000. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD AND RHODIUM–PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 2.4" X 1.3" (6CM X 3.4CM).
Chapter 3: UFO, CIRCA 1995. © JONETTE JEWELRY, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL. 2.1" X 2.5" (5.4CM X 6.4CM).
Chapter 3: BUG, 1997. IRADJ MOINI, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, CHALCEDONY, AMETHYST, CRYSTALS, GLASS. 4" X 3.8" (10CM X 9.7CM).
Chapter 4: PANTHER, 2003. KATEL RIOU © CARTIER, FRANCE. 18KT WHITE GOLD, DIAMONDS, EMERALDS, DETACHABLE LEASH. PANTHER: 2.6" X 1.1" (6.5CM X 2.7CM); WITH LEASH: 2.6" X 1.8" (6.5CM X 4.6CM).
Chapter 4: TRAILING EAGLE, CIRCA 1963. LES BERNARD, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, RESIN CABOCHON, GOLD AND SILVER–TONE CHAINS. 6.3" X 2.8" (16CM X 7CM).
Chapter 4: FOUNTAIN PEN, 1998. © CAROLEE, USA. RHODIUM-PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 3.3" X 0.3" (8.5CM X 0.9CM).
Chapter 4: MADAM SECRETARY, 2003. DESIGNER UNKNOWN (GF1W), USA. STERLING SILVER. 2" X 1.3" (5CM X 3.4CM).
Chapter 4: HARRY S. TRUMAN, 2007. HARRY S. TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL. 2" X 1.1" (5.1CM X 2.7CM).
Chapter 4: FLOWER WITH PEARL, 2008. RUSSELL TRUSSO, USA. 18KT GOLD, YELLOW-GOLD WIRE, QUARTZ CRYSTAL, SOUTH SEA CULTURED PEARL, DIAMONDS. 2.2" X 2.2" (5.7CM X 5.7CM).
Chapter 4: HOPE, 2008. ANN HAND, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL. 1.4" X 0.5" (3.4CM X 1.2CM).
Chapter 4: BARACK OBAMA INAUGURATION, 2009. ANN HAND, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 2" X 2" (5CM X 5CM).
Chapter 4: KANGAROOS, 1997. ST. JOHN KNITS, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, CRYSTALS. 1.9" X 2.1" (4.8CM X 5.3CM).
Chapter 4: HIPPO (WITH FRIEND),1997. ST. JOHN KNITS, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, CRYSTALS. 1.9" X 1.4" (4.9CM X 3.6CM).
Chapter 4: MEDIUM DESERT DWELLING, CIRCA 1995. DESIGNER UNKNOWN (ARABIC MARKINGS), ACQUIRED IN EGYPT. SILVER, BRASS, COPPER. 1" X 1" (2.5CM X 2.5CM).
Chapter 4: SMALL DESERT DWELLING, CIRCA 1995. DESIGNER UNKNOWN (ARABIC MARKINGS), ACQUIRED IN EGYPT. SILVER, BRASS, COPPER. 1.1" X 0.8" (2.9CM X 2.1CM).
Chapter 4: LARGE DESERT DWELLING WITH TREE, CIRCA 1995. DESIGNER UNKNOWN (ARABIC MARKINGS), ACQUIRED IN EGYPT. SILVER, BRASS, COPPER, CORAL CABOCHON. 1.5" X 1.5" (3.8CM X 3.7CM).
Chapter 4: GOLDEN PALM TREE, CIRCA 1997. WRA, UNITED KINGDOM; ACQUIRED IN SAUDI ARABIA. 18KT YELLOW GOLD, DIAMONDS. 2.4" X 1.1" (6CM X 2.7CM).
Chapter 4: DRAGON AND SWORD, CIRCA 2004. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN TURKEY. 14KT YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD, SILVER, GARNET CABOCHONS, BAROQUE FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARLS, DIAMONDS, EMERALDS. 4.8" X 0.9" (12CM X 2.3CM).
Chapter 4: SEA HORSE, 2008. SWAROVSKI, AUSTRIA. RHODIUM-PLATED BASE METAL, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. 3.1" X 1.2" (7.9CM X 3.1CM).
Chapter 4: CORAL REEF, CIRCA 2001. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. GOLD-TONE BASE METAL, FRESHWATE
R CULTURED PEARLS, RHINESTONES. 3.4" X 2.4" (8.7CM X 6CM).
Chapter 4: COLORFUL FISH, 2004. SWAROVSKI, AUSTRIA. RHODIUM-PLATED BASE METAL, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. 2" X 1.5" (5.2CM X 3.7CM).
Chapter 4: CRAYFISH, CIRCA 2003. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN INDIA. 18KT YELLOW GOLD, RUBIES, DIAMONDS. 2.6" X 1.4" (6.5CM X 3.6CM).
Chapter 4: STARFISH, 2006. JOSÉ & MARÍA BARRERA, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, SIMULATED TURQUOISE BEADS, 3.5” X 3.5” (9CM X 9CM).
Chapter 4: SAND DOLLAR, 2006. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN JORDAN. HAMMERED SILVER. 2.4" X 2.1" (6CM X 5.3CM).
Chapter 4: SEA SPONGE, CIRCA 1995. R. D ROSA, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED STERLING SILVER, RHINESTONES. 1.6" X 1.6" (4CM X 4CM).
Chapter 4: RAINBOW FISH, 2004. SWAROVSKI, AUSTRIA. RHODIUM-PLATED BASE METAL, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. 1.8" X 1.5" (4.4CM X 3.8CM).
Chapter 4: SEA CREATURE, CIRCA 1997. CÉCILE ET JEANNE, FRANCE. RHODIUM-PLATED BASE METAL, CRYSTALS, ENAMEL. 2.8" X 2.8" (7CM X 7CM).
Chapter 4: LOBSTER, CIRCA 2002. LANDAU, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 5.2" X 5" (13.2CM X 12.6CM).
Chapter 4: SEA ANEMONE, 1998. ANN HAND, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 3" X 3" (7.6CM X 7.6CM).
Chapter 4: OCTOPUS ON CORAL, 2004. KENNETH JAY LANE, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES, SIMULATED CORAL. 2.3" X 1.6" (5.8CM X 4CM).
Chapter 4: CHAMBERED NAUTILUS, 2006. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN JORDAN. HAMMERED SILVER. 2.5" X 2.1" (6.4CM X 5.3CM).
Chapter 4: LEOPARD, CIRCA 1996. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD AND RHODIUM–PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES, HINGES, ARTICULATED BODY. 7.5" X 1.3" (19CM X 3.2CM).
Chapter 4: PANDA BEAR, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN HONG KONG. YELLOW GOLD AND RHODIUM–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 2.2" X 2.6" (8CM X 5.4CM).
Chapter 4: HORSE, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 2.2" X 2.6" (5.5CM X 6.5CM).
Chapter 4: LEOPARD HEAD, CIRCA 1960. CINER, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, ONYX CABOCHONS, RHINESTONES. 2.2" X 1.6" (5.6CM X 4CM).
Chapter 4: BLACK PANTHER, CIRCA 2002. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. ENAMELED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES, ARTICULATED TAIL. 3.1" X 1.6" (8CM X 4CM).
Chapter 4: DALMATIAN, CIRCA 1996. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD AND RHODIUM–PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES, ENAMEL. 2" X 1.3" (5CM X 3.4CM).
Chapter 4: YEAR OF THE PIG, 2007. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES. 1.9" X 1" (4.7CM X 2.5CM).
Chapter 4: TEDDY BEAR, CIRCA 1999. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD AND RHODIUM–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, RHINESTONES, ARTICULATED ARMS AND LEGS. 1.6" X 0.8" (4.1CM X 2.1CM).
Chapter 4: CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM, 1998. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW AND WHITE BASE METALS, ENAMEL, SIMULATED SEED PEARLS. 2.9" X 2.3" (7.3CM X 5.8CM).
Chapter 4: SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 1997. BILL CLINTON’S SIGNATURE ENGRAVED ON BACK. THE WHITE HOUSE, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL. 1.2" X 1.2" (3CM X 3CM).
Chapter 4: ODE TO U.S. ARMED FORCES, 1998. MINA LYLES, USA. YELLOW GOLD AND RHODIUM–PLATED BASE METAL, CUBIC ZIRCONIA, GLASS, BUTTONS, ENAMEL. 2.5" X 2.8" (6.3CM X 7CM).
Chapter 4: SILVER TRUMPET, CIRCA 1994. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. SILVER. 1.7" X 0.6" (4.4CM X 1.5CM).
Chapter 4: SILVER FRENCH HORN, CIRCA 1994. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. SILVER. 2.4" X 1.2" (6.1CM X 3CM).
Chapter 4: SILVER TROMBONE, CIRCA 1994. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. SILVER. 1.6" X 0.6" (4.1CM X 1.4CM).
Chapter 4: AMBER CELLO, CIRCA 1996. KEITH LIPERT GALLERY, USA. STERLING SILVER, AMBER. 2.8" X 1" (7.2CM X 2.5CM).
Chapter 4: RHINESTONE GUITAR, CIRCA 1994. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. RHODIUM-PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 2.5" X 0.9" (6.4CM X 2.4CM).
Chapter 4: AMBER ELECTRIC GUITAR, CIRCA 1996. KEITH LIPERT GALLERY, USA. STERLING SILVER, AMBER. 2.8" X 1" (7.2CM X 2.5CM).
Chapter 4: AMBER TRUMPET, CIRCA 1996. KEITH LIPERT GALLERY, USA. STERLING SILVER, AMBER. 2.1" X 0.7" (5.4CM X 1.7CM).
Chapter 4: AMBER SAXOPHONE, CIRCA 1996. KEITH LIPERT GALLERY, USA. STERLING SILVER, AMBER. 2" X 0.7" (5CM X 1.8CM).
Chapter 4: SILVER SAXOPHONE, CIRCA 1994. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. SILVER. 1.7" X 0.6" (4.4CM X 1.5CM).
Chapter 4: AMBER PIANO, CIRCA 1996. KEITH LIPERT GALLERY, USA. STERLING SILVER, AMBER. 1.2" X 0.8" (3.1CM X 2.1CM).
Chapter 4: SANTA FE EAGLE, 2007. CAROL SARKISIAN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BRASS, 23KT GOLD AND SILVER LEAF, CULTURED PEARLS, RHINESTONES, GLASS BEADS. 3.3" X 1.8" (8.3CM X 4.6CM).
Chapter 4: TURQUOISE SANTA FE EAGLE, 2008. CAROL SARKISIAN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BRASS, 23KT GOLD AND SILVER LEAF, TURQUOISE, CULTURED PEARLS, CORAL, RHINESTONES, GLASS BEADS. 3.3" X 1.8" (8.3CM X 4.6CM).
Chapter 4: EAGLE, CIRCA 1940. JOSEFF OF HOLLYWOOD, USA. YELLOW BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 3.2" X 1.8" (8.2CM X 4.5CM).
Chapter 4: LEAF, 1998. HELEN SHIRK, USA. STERLING SILVER, 14KT YELLOW GOLD. 4" X 1.4" (10.2CM X 3.5CM).
Chapter 4: LIBERTY, 1997. GIJS BAKKER, NETHERLANDS. STERLING SILVER, STAINLESS-STEEL WATCHES. 4.2" X 3.6" (10.7CM X 9.2CM).
Chapter 4: SNAKE, 2005. KENNETH JAY LANE, USA. RHODIUM AND BLACK ENAMEL–FINISHED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 4.4" X 3.3" (11.2CM X 8.3CM).
Chapter 4: LION, 1968. KENNETH JAY LANE, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, GLASS CABOCHONS, RHINESTONES. 2.1" X 3.1" (5.4CM X 8CM).
Chapter 4: CHICK, 1994. © TIFFANY & CO., USA/FRANCE. 20KT YELLOW GOLD, 18KT WHITE GOLD, RUBIES, DIAMOND, EMERALDS. 1.3" X 0.7" (3.3CM X 1.8CM).
Chapter 4: CHICK ON BRANCH, 1994. © TIFFANY & CO., USA/ITALY. 18KT YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD, DIAMONDS, SAPPHIRES. 1" X 0.8" (2.5CM X 2CM).
Chapter 4: SHAMAN BEAR, 2008. CAROLYN MORRIS BACH, USA. 18KT YELLOW GOLD WITH 22KT GOLD PLATING, SILVER, FOSSILIZED IVORY, COPPER. 3.1" X 2.6" (8CM X 6.5CM).
Chapter 4: JEWELED DRAGONFLY, CIRCA 1996. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN CROATIA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, CRYSTALS. 2.6" X 3.4" (6.5CM X 8.7CM).
Chapter 4: BLUE DRAGONFLY, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN FRANCE. BLACK LACQUERED BASE METAL, ENAMEL, CRYSTALS. 2" X 1.5" (5CM X 3.8CM).
Chapter 4: EN TREMBLANT DRAGONFLY WITH PEARL, CIRCA 1997. HEIDI DAUS, USA. OXIDIZED YELLOW BASE METAL, SIMULATED PEARL, CRYSTALS. 2.5" X 3.7" (6.3CM X 9.5CM).
Chapter 4: YELLOW DRAGONFLY, 2000. SWAROVSKI, AUSTRIA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED STERLING SILVER, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. 3.4" X 2.5" (8.7CM X 6.3CM).
Chapter 4: SILVER MOSQUITO, CIRCA 1993. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. SILVER, ARTICULATED WINGS AND LEGS. 4.7" X 5.5" (12CM X 14CM).
Chapter 4: SILVER DRAGONFLY, CIRCA 1998. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN ISRAEL. SILVER. 2.8" X 2" (7CM X 5CM).
Chapter 4: TURQUOISE ENAMEL DRAGONFLY, CIRCA 1960. CINER, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED STERLING SILVER, ARTICULATED WINGS, GARNETS, CUBIC ZIRCONIA, ENAMEL. 4.4" X 2.6" (11.2CM X 6.5CM).
Chapter 4: BLACK SPIDER, CIRCA 2002. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, GLASS. 3.2" X 3.9" (8.2CM X 10CM).
Chapter 4: RED SPIDER, CIRCA 2000. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN BOTSWANA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, ENAMEL. 2.6" X 2.2" (6.5CM X 5.6CM).
Chapter 4: PURPLE SPIDER, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, GLASS. 2" X 2.1" (5CM X 5.3CM).
Chapter 4: SPIDER WALIA STICKPIN, 1995. © JEWELRY 10, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, CERAMIC, GLASS. 3" X 3.7" (7.7CM X 9.3CM).
Chapter 4: GREEN AND SILVER SPIDER, CIRCA 1997. E. SPENCE, USA. STERLING SILVER, MALACHITE CABOCHON. 3.7" X 3.2" (9.4CM X 8.2CM).
Chapter 4: PEARL SPIDER, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. STERLING SILVER, RHINESTONES, MARCASITE, SIMULATED PEARLS. 4.1" X 1.5" (10.5CM X 4CM).
Chapter 4: GREEN GLASS SPIDER, CIRCA 2000. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN BOTSWANA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, GLASS. 1.6" X 2.4" (2.4CM X 1.4CM)
Chapter 4: SPIDERWEB WITH SPIDER, CIRCA 1994. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL, RHINESTONES. 2.3" X 2.4" (5.8CM X 6CM).
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nbsp; Chapter 4: GREEN CRYSTAL FROG, 1999. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN FRANCE. OXIDIZED BASE METAL, CRYSTALS. 2.5" X 2.2" (6.4CM X 5.6CM).
Chapter 4: CLOISONNÉ FROG, CIRCA 1997. DESIGNER UNKNOWN, ACQUIRED IN CHINA. YELLOW GOLD–TONE BASE METAL, ENAMELED CLOISONNÉ, RHINESTONES. 2.6" X 2.1" (6.7CM X 5.4CM).
Chapter 4: CROUCHING GREEN AND GOLD FROG, 1970. KENNETH JAY LANE, USA. YELLOW GOLD–PLATED BASE METAL. 1.9" X 1.6" (4.8CM X 4.1CM).
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