Antique Gryphon Head Stickpin of 14k Gold gold shamrock or stacking ring

or stacking ring

Antique Talon Charm: This charm features a 14k gold talon grasping a citrine sphere

The piece bears the maker’s mark of Wordley

Ingeniously designed for versatility

A finely rendered oyster brooch holding a lustrous white pearl

Antique Gryphon Head Stickpin of 14k Gold gold shamrock or stacking ringA striking antique stickpin (circa 1890 1900), designed as the finely sculpted head of a gryphon crafted in 14 karat gold. The mythical creature is rendered with expressive detail, its fierce profile animated by a vivid ruby cabochon eye, adding a rich point of color and intensity. Gryphons, long symbols of strength and guardianship, were favored motifs in late Victorian jewelry for their powerful and protective connotations. The pin head measures 0.