Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin albertina Natural Pearls - 2

Natural Pearls - 2

I was surprised on how much history this holds

A superb vintage trilogy ring set with a blue Ceylon sapphire flanked by two trillion cut diamonds

554ct F/G VS1/2

Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin albertina Natural Pearls - 2DATE: Georgian, c. 1790 An unusual Georgian stick pin set with a carved malachite monkey head, set with ruby cabochon eyes. The stone displays a fantastic colour, that forms a striking contrast with the red eyes, and it features lovely expressive detail, giving him a cheeky little face. It dates from the late 18th Century, modelled in 15 karat gold with a steel pin. Monkey jewellery has many symbolic meanings and was used as a protective good luck