Antique Crab Stickpin with Pearl antique heart locket these earrings are as versatile

these earrings are as versatile as they are distinctive

with sharp detail and excellent gemstone accents

retaining remarkable clarity in its enamel work and detail

and it is offered with a 16-inch 14k gold chain

It has its original frames and coverings

Antique Crab Stickpin with Pearl antique heart locket these earrings are as versatileA delightful antique stickpin (circa 1900), featuring a 14k gold crab accented with a single pearl. Animal motifs were especially popular at the turn of the 20th century, often chosen for their symbolic meanings as well as their visual charm; the crab is traditionally associated with protection, resilience, and intuition. The crab motif is mounted on its original gold filled pin stem, consistent with period construction. The pin head measures