Art Nouveau Dragon Charm | Antique Pin Conversion gift for beach lover The earrings are 14k gold

The earrings are 14k gold and in excellent condition

which was originally a brooch (circa 1900-1915) was refashioned into a necklace by removing the pin findings and welding on a 14k gold chain

or layer with other shorter necklaces

The substantial gold ring from 1946 is marked Murchison Newark and it is also marked for 10k gold

Art Nouveau Dragon Charm | Antique Pin Conversion gift for beach lover The earrings are 14k goldDragons have many meanings across cultures, but the prevailing trait is their symbolism of power. This Art Nouveau era charm (circa 1900 1909) displays a golden dragon adorned in green and pink enamel, guarding a brilliant white pearl. The 14k gold charm was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1900 1910) transformed with the addition of a 14k gold jump ring bail. The piece measures 1 inch from the top of the jump ring to the bottom of the pearl by