This 14k yellow stickpin was originally worn in a man's cravat, the predecessor of the necktie. Its top is shaped like a coiling snake, whose head is set with a cushion-cut blue gemstone, and its eyes with two tiny cabochon-cut red gemstones. These are likely a sapphire and two rubies, but they are too tiny to determine with certainty.
Not pictured is a little stopper, which I will include with your purchase to ensure you can wear the pin safely and securely!
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss having this pin converted into a pendant for a small additional fee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 65 mm long: the snake measures 17 x 15 mm.
Weight: 1.65 grams
Age: 19th Century, circa 1870s.
Material: Hallmarked for 14k gold.
Condition: In great antique condition with only minor signs of wear, consistent with age.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties.