Enamel Violet Earrings | 14k Gold Flower Ring victorian necklace the flower was originally part

the flower was originally part of an antique pin (circa 1905-1915) transformed by removing the flower and welding on a 14k gold band

It is in very good condition with minor wear to the enamel on the periphery of the piece (visible only under magnification)

and stick pins featuring chimera or griffin-like creatures were quite popular and produced by most of the fine American jewelry manufacturing companies around the turn of the 20th century

This 14k gold pendant is accented with an etched black enamel snake with tiny rose cut eyes surrounding a carved banded agate forget me not flower encircled by lustrous half pearls

Designed for both comfort and security

Enamel Violet Earrings | 14k Gold Flower Ring victorian necklace the flower was originally partFlowers had powerful meanings during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and purple violets, were given to represent that the givers thoughts were consumed with love. These charming violet earrings are 14k gold with purple and white enamel petals and sparkling diamond centers. The flowers were originally part of an antique pin (circa 1910) transformed with the addition of new 14k gold ear wires. Each flower measures 0. 6 inches from top to bottom by 0.