Antique Rose Gold Faceted Amethyst Safety Pin green and the gorgeous floral links

and the gorgeous floral links add nothing but wonder to this piece

The two peridots add up to about

This exquisitely detailed piece measures 13

with a painted portrait of a lover’s eye

Antique Rose Gold Faceted Amethyst Safety Pin green and the gorgeous floral linksOne of the things that I love best about antique jewelry and for that matter, antiques in general, is that before plastic and a disposable economy, people made things to last, and often they made everyday objects into little bits of daily luxury. A crystal perfume bottle, a silver handled mirror, a gold and amethyst safety pin. This Victorian rose gold pin is in the vein of Scottish jewelry and could have easily been worn on a kilt or plaid. It is the