Large Purple Pansy Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring boating jewelry A colorful enamel bird pendant

A colorful enamel bird pendant created from an antique brooch (circa 1910-1920)

8 inches tall by 0

with its subtly turned petals

The pendant was originally a 14k gold lace pin (circa 1910-1915) that we transformed with the addition of a 14k gold bail

but acid tested) and weighs

Large Purple Pansy Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring boating jewelry A colorful enamel bird pendantPansies or heartsease were referred to by Shakespeare as "Cupid's flower." Rich in symbolism, this flower was believed to symbolize that one was loved by their sweetheart. This finely wrought pansy was originally a 14k gold brooch (circa 1905 1915), but our jeweler removed the pin findings and welded it onto a thick 14k gold vintage band to transform the piece into a ring. The piece features enamel petals with a delicate bead set half pearl border and