A sweet 14k gold turtle with a green nephrite jade cabochon tops this vintage to antique stick pin or tie pin. The 4mm x 6mm nephrite jade is of mossy green color with natural inclusions and color variation. The turtle measures approx. 1/2 inch x 5/16 inch. The total length of the pin measures 2 1/16 inches. The pin is marked, "14k" and signed, "ZZ". This pin includes a closing cap, which was not included in the pin weight of 0.8 grams. This little guy is in great vintage to antique condition. Please check out photos for condition; this item is sold as is.
Wt without cap: 0.8 grams
Turtle Dimensions: 1/2 inch x 5/16 inch
Length: 2 1/16 inches
Condition: very good vintage to antique condition
A brief history on stick pins: Stick pins have been a major part of fashion history for hundreds of years and became popular in the nineteenth century. They began as deals a neckware controlling device worn by English gentlemen to secure the folds of their silk cravats. In the 1890s the accessory finally crossed over and women began to wear them as a fashion statement as well. Women wore them with their sporting outfits for bicycling, tennis and boating. Both men and women began wearing stick pins as an ornamental decoration on their ascots, bow ties and wrapped scarves. Today, people like them because they are unique and not seen much in fashion. They remain a major part of fashion history and are still worn today as a statement of wealth and fashion.
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Product code: Vintage 14k gold deals nephrite jade turtle stick or tie pin