Antique Crab Stickpin with Pearl sapphire locket the brooch offers a refined

the brooch offers a refined yet distinctive presence when worn

craftsmanship

Flanking the ruby are two antique rose-cut diamonds

The fox head is silver topped 14k gold

and it is in great condition with one spot of discoloration on the reverse of the piece

Antique Crab Stickpin with Pearl sapphire locket the brooch offers a refinedA 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