Art Novueau Gargoyle Stickpin of 14k Gold gold bird warding off evil and keeping

warding off evil and keeping its wearer safe from harm

there is some surface wear to one of the cat's eye quartz stones (visible under magnification)

The ring features an old European cut diamond of G-H color

1 inches from the top of the ear wire to the base by 0

Our jeweler removed the flower from the brooch and expertly welded it onto a 14k gold band

Art Novueau Gargoyle Stickpin of 14k Gold gold bird warding off evil and keepingDramatic and rare, this Art Nouveau stickpin (circa 1890) depicts a finely detailed gargoyle rendered in 14k gold, its fierce expression brought to life with two sparkling diamond eyes and a luminous pearl accent. Gargoyle motifs, while unusual in jewelry, symbolized protection and guardianship, making this piece both powerful and collectible. The pin head measures approximately 0. 6 inches by 0. 5 inches wide, with the full stickpin length extending