Victorian Gemstone Giardinetti Brooch birthstone ring This intriguing Egyptian Revival charm

This intriguing Egyptian Revival charm was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1910)

The chain is 1 mm wide and marked 14k

The ring features a golden dragon set atop a bold onyx backdrop

there is some glue residue beneath the center turquoise stone (visible only under magnification)

Victorian Gemstone Giardinetti Brooch birthstone ring This intriguing Egyptian Revival charmGiardinetti is Italian for 'little garden' and describes many pieces from the 19th century depicting arrangements of flowers. This antique brooch (circa 1870) features a basket of flowers with glistening diamonds, vibrant opals and tiny emerald cabochons. The piece is silver topped 10k gold with a twisted gold wire accent. The pin measures 1. 1 inch by 1. 35 inches wide. It is in very good condition; however, there are some dead spots on the black