Vintage Chas Layng Thick Handmade Sterling Silver Twin Leaf Pin 11gr

This is an absolutely striking platinum on 14K yellow gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire pin with gorgeous stones. It is jeweler tested as platinum on 14K yellow gold. The setting on this pin is lovely with fancy open filigree work on both sides of the undermounting, nicely made bezels and lots of tiny, fancy, intricate millgrain work on all the bezels and long edges. Very showy and noticeable. The top holds gorgeous, high quality VS2 and SI1 (jeweler assessed as VS2 quality and SI1 is mentioned to be conservative) brilliant diamonds. They are very crisp, clean and clear on all facets. Color is beautiful, F/G near colorless. All are VERY WELL MATCHED in size, color and clarity. All are bright and lively. NO dead stones. Amid the diamonds are large and small Art Deco cushion cut sapphires. TOTAL CARAT WEIGHT is approximately 2.9 carats. Diamond weight is .5 carat. Sapphire weight is approximately 2.4 carat. Size is 2 1/2" long by 3/16" wide across by 3/16" depth. Weight is 5.7 grams. Condition is excellent, very gently used. The diamonds and sapphires are wonderful. The filigree open work is fine. The locking clasp works well. This is a very impressive Art Deco statement pin for your collection. The setting is lovely. The diamonds are super lively. The sapphires make it very showy.

Small, highly detailed antique Victorian 9K English Gold ladies Masonic enameled shoe pin. Hallmarked and maker punch marked. The heel has a hand engraved Moasic eye. The top has fancy scroll work in the gold, enameling, and the traditional Masonic insignia with the compass and ruler. Original Victorian C-Clasp is still intact. Size is 1/2" by 3/16. Weight is .6 grams. This is an extremely fine early example in the smallest size made. Excellent Condition. No damage or repair. Most unusual item for your early antique Masonic gold collection.