Antique Heart and Riding Crop Stickpin of 18k Gold November birthstone with crisp stone settings and

with crisp stone settings and minimal surface wear

Charms (starting at the spring ring)

naturalist themes

Women wore vinaigrettes and held them under their noses when the odors of the day became too much to bear

These antique earrings were converted from hand pierced Georgian watchcocks (circa 1780-1800) by adding 14k gold ear wires and diamonds to the gold gilt pieces

Antique Heart and Riding Crop Stickpin of 18k Gold November birthstone with crisp stone settings andA charming and symbolically rich antique stickpin from 1900, crafted in 18k gold and featuring a romantic heart rendered in platinum and set with sparkling diamonds. The heart is thoughtfully accented with a lustrous pearl and a ruby riding crop, a motif often associated with equestrian pursuits, sport, and fashionable leisure at the turn of the 20th century. Together, these elements create a jewel that blends sentiment, status, and playful symbolism,