Vintage Reverse Carved & Painted Rock Crystal Bird Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold Dachshund The substantial mounting is 10k

The substantial mounting is 10k gold with a tiny diamond accent and dates to the Art Nouveau era (circa 1910)

The piece was originally an antique 14k gold stick pin (circa 1900) transformed with the addition of a 14k gold jump ring bail

The piece was originally an antique hat pin (circa 1880) transformed by removing the pin stem and adding a 14k gold bail

making it both sentimental and striking

The charm was originally an antique 14k gold pin (circa 1910-1920) transformed with the addition of a gold jump ring bail

Vintage Reverse Carved & Painted Rock Crystal Bird Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold Dachshund The substantial mounting is 10kThis vintage pendant (circa 1950 1960) doubles as a brooch and features a reverse carved and painted rock crystal in 14k gold. The finely rendered piece depicts an eastern towhee bird on a blooming branch. The piece measures 1. 4 inches from the top of the bail (when raised) by 1. 1 inch wide. The piece is in very good condition with very minor wear to the mother of pearl on the back of the rock crystal due to past moisture penetration. This wear is