Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion enamel pansy charm with its soft pink hue

with its soft pink hue

These stately cufflinks were originally a Christmas present from 1926

This whimsical gold butterfly necklace shimmers from every angle

a firm celebrated for its artistry and refined enamel work

The enamel pansies date to the early 20th century

Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion enamel pansy charm with its soft pink hueBasilisks 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