Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion enamel pansy charm but acid tests for 9ct

but acid tests for 9ct gold and weighs 4

The enamel pansies date to the early 20th century

The small sized Sputnik ring is 18k gold (unmarked

It is offered on an 18 inch

These stately cufflinks were originally a Christmas present from 1926

Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion enamel pansy charm but acid tests for 9ctBasilisks are legendary creatures known as the King of Serpents. They are portrayed in sculpture and literature as enormous snakes with the head of a cockatrice and poisonous breath. This tantalizing pendant depicts a winged basilisk encircling a deep purple amethyst. The 14k gold charm was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1900 1910) transformed by removing the pin stem and welding on a 14k gold jump ring bail. The charm measures 1 inch from top