Orchid Pin | Antique Enamel Flower Pin hourglass charm the gold has been professionally

the gold has been professionally verified via jeweler’s acid testing

This marvelous pearl and rose cut diamond pendant was originally part of an antique pin (circa 1860-1880) that we transformed by removing the pin findings and adding a 14k yellow gold chain

The nacre on the pearls is worn a bit thin

it depicts a finely modeled riding crop

with only minor

Orchid Pin | Antique Enamel Flower Pin hourglass charm the gold has been professionallyDuring Victorian times, orchids were extremely rare and symbolized luxury and fine taste. When Victorians gifted orchids, it was thought that the more rare the orchid, the deeper the love for the recipient. This antique 14k gold brooch (circa 1900 1910) features a finely rendered enamel orchid by the renowned maker, Whiteside & Blank. The brooch measures 1. 7 inches wide by 0. 67 inches tall, and it is in outstanding condition. Materials: Gold.