Antique Basilisk or Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold gift for friend The silver content of the

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

and it is currently a size 4

where hands often represented friendship

The ballerina twirls beautifully inside this heart shaped charm

875 inches tall

Antique Basilisk or Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold gift for friend The silver content of theA 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