Antique Basilisk or Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold gift for friend 45 carats—add brilliance and refinement

45 carats—add brilliance and refinement

The silver content of the added bail has been professionally verified using both X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis and jeweler’s acid testing

A vintage heart pendant -- a symbol of unending love

and it is currently a size 4

Antique Basilisk or Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold gift for friend 45 carats—add brilliance and refinementA striking example of turn of the century symbolism, this antique stickpin (circa 1900) depicts a dramatic scene of a dragon or basilisk pierced by a sworda powerful motif representing the triumph of good over evil, courage, and protection. Meticulously rendered in 14k gold, the design reflects the fascination with mythological and medieval imagery that defined late 19th and early 20th century jewelry. The pin head measures 0. 65 inches by 0. 55