Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Cat Kitten w Bowtie Pin

1850s to 1860s Antique Victorian 14K gold Taille d Epargne enamel pin with tiny turquoise accent stones in the center. From an estate from many decades ago where it was kept in original, excellent, gently used condition. It is jeweler tested and Guaranteed to be solid 14K gold......Not plated or filled. It is also beautifully made by hand with fine Taille d Epargne work, a very large hand applied original Victorian C clasp (better quality) that completely covers the end of the pin rod, hand applied rivets in the back and an evenly blown out rounded gold front with fancy texturing and tiny bezel set stones. Weight is 3 grams. Size is 1 1/4″ long by 3/8″ wide in the center. Depth is 3/16″ without the pin back and 3/8″ with the rod included. There are No alterations or repairs of any kind. No dents or tears or deep scratches to the gold. No wearing down of the gold…still nice and thick. No wear to the enameling. This is a lovely piece of fine antique estate jewelry for your antique Victorian gold collection. Would also look great as a center piece for a necklace or to convert to a Victorian watch pin...

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.