This Late Victorian or Edwardian stick pin is marked for 18k white gold, and features a sparkling prong set diamond and a bright bezel set ruby at its tip. The vintage stick pin has a horseshoe draped around the diamond, with a filigree border and migraine detail around the perimeter of its teardrop shape; the square cut rubs is bezel set on an angle and hangs off the tip of the teardrop. There is a tremendous amount of detail in this small antique pin, and it is just so beautifully made, it would be a joy to wear. I could even see it pinned to the ribbons wrapping a bridal bouquet, as part of a unique "something old". I just love this stick pin!
Size:
Stick Pin Head: 17mm at its tallest point by 8mm
Stick Pin dimensions including pin back: 60mm at its tallest point by 8mm at its widest point
Diamond size: about 3mm in diameter in setting, round cut
Ruby Size: just under 3mm in diameter, measured from point to point in the bezel setting
Condition: I don't honestly think this has ever really been worn. There is no damage noted to the stick pin head, and the pin is totally straight and true. This is a wonderful vintage find!
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