DOVE of Peace Bird Olive Branch Antique Victorian Hand Engraved Safety Pin Extender Connector Charm Holder 9k Gold

I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!

ABOUT:

I love antique jewelry with animals, flowers, figurals, etc. so this pin jumped out at me for the beatufilly detailed hand engraved dove of peace on the large oval gold cartouche.

Originally a brooch in safety pin type form, these are used nowadays in the neckmess / neckstack trend to serve as a connector or extender. We also often see them with a chain connected to each end, and then smaller charms or pendants looped on to the pin back. A versatile piece.

Victorian period antique piece hallmarked 9CT for 9k Gold. It has a delicious patina with both rosy and yellow gold hues - but the rich, warm and antique coloring that is so sought after because it can't be found in modern gold. The motif is also popular for the period representing of course peace, but also hope, freedom, etc.

Antique boxes, chains, props in photos is not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos.

SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:

It weighs 4.1 grams.
50mm end to end and 7mm deep. The engraved cartouche is 19x13mm.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Nice and strong pin back. Just some surface wear but still super legible. Note that the pin back sticks out and prevents it from lying flat against the decollette but can be worn to the side or with charms / pendants attached to the pin back, it can provide weight to pull the face of the pin upward and outward.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).

Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.

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