reimagined A N T I Q U E // charming serpent / 14k yellow gold and natural turquoise / a hat pin conversion pendant

the most intricately detailed dainty snake coiled around its precious natural turquoise cabochon.

originally a victorian era hat pin its been recently converted to a pendant with a double bail, giving it elegant movement. 

solid 14k gold with 100+ years of patina + natural turquoise

M E A S U R E M E N T S 

pendant without bails measures ~17.35mm north/south x ~8.8mm east/west at widest point

oval jump ring bail has a 4.9mm x 3.2mm inner openings

weighs only 1.7g

C O N D I T I O N 

in excellent reworked antique condition

-100+ years of patina offering incredible contrast and some very dark areas — it truly takes 100+ years to get this level of patina, so polishing decisions are left to the next caretaker
-stone is free from chips, cracks, but will show surface wear
-inconsistency in hue (more pink) where the pin's hardware was removed
-surface scratching on the back above the 14k mark
-new oval jump ring is not soldered shut

this is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved

please carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition

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