Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin gold heart Torun said "Back then

Torun said "Back then

so an anchor is said to be "fouled" if it becomes caught up in rope

and no numbers or markings

It's modelled in 15 karat gold

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Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin gold heart Torun said "Back thenDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 An unusual Georgian stick pin set with a carved malachite monkey head, set with ruby cabochon eyes. The stone displays a fantastic colour, that forms a striking contrast with the red eyes, and it features lovely expressive detail, giving him a cheeky little face. It dates from the late 18th Century, modelled in 15 karat gold with a steel pin. Monkey jewellery has many symbolic meanings and was used as a protective good luck