Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion enamel pansy charm The small sized Sputnik ring

The small sized Sputnik ring is 18k gold (unmarked

This whimsical gold butterfly necklace shimmers from every angle

but acid tests for 9ct gold and weighs 4

a firm celebrated for its artistry and refined enamel work

These magnificent cufflinks celebrate the beloved dachshund

Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion enamel pansy charm The small sized Sputnik ringBasilisks are legendary creatures known as the King of Serpents. They are portrayed in sculpture and literature as enormous snakes with the head of a cockatrice and poisonous breath. This tantalizing pendant depicts a winged basilisk encircling a deep purple amethyst. The 14k gold charm was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1900 1910) transformed by removing the pin stem and welding on a 14k gold jump ring bail. The charm measures 1 inch from top