Vintage Atlas Conversion Charm of 10k Gold antique paste verifying purity and authenticity

verifying purity and authenticity

This tiny treasure (circa 1970-1980) is marked and acid tests for 14k gold

with only a single minor chip to the enamel on the top left petal (visible only under magnification)

This unique piece was created from two antique pin components dating to the early 1900s

this delightful turtle was transformed into a charm by removing the original pin fittings and adding a 14k gold jump ring bail

Vintage Atlas Conversion Charm of 10k Gold antique paste verifying purity and authenticityEvoking the grandeur of mythology and the romance of early 20th century design, this captivating charm (circa 19301940) depicts a winged figure possibly the Greek Titan Atlas standing astride the eastern and western hemispheres of the globe. With a richly enameled red frame, the imagery feels both timeless and worldly. Originally a vintage pin, the piece has been artfully transformed into a pendant with the addition of a 10k gold jump ring bail,