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VINTAGE 10K Yellow Gold** COUNTY of LOS ANGELES ** ~ Enamel Service Pin ~ With Diamond & Original Box ~ NO RESERVE ~ ITEM: Vintage 10K Gold County of Los Angeles Service Pin SIZE: 1/2" in height; 1/2" in width (highest/ widest points) ~ Total weight is very lig ht at .7 grams ( LESS THAN 1 gram). Please Note: Pictures have been magnified for better viewing. Please refer to measurements above for actual size. Thank you! ITEM DETAILS: This auction features a 10K Gold and enamel County of Los Angeles pin. Although I am not positive, I suspect this was a service award for an employee of the county. The front bears the shape of the county with navy blue enameling in the center. The words, "COUNTY of LOS ANGELES" are at the top and t is a small gemstone set toward the bottom. I did take this pin to a jeweler, and was told that it is a "single cut, 4 point diamond." Since I know next to nothing about diamond terminology, a friend of mine who was with me said that was a nice way of saying "diamond chip." ;) The back bears a push-nut closure (which, by the way is NOT gold -- just a gold- tone ). It is marked on the back, bottom middle with, "10K" and a stylized "L" maker's mark underneath it. This piece comes in what I believe to be the original plastic presentation box, and will go to the new owner in it, as well. CONDITION: Fair - I am considering the age and use of this item when factoring the condition. As this piece is likely older, I would say it rates in Fair condition for the age. T are some minor surface scratches seen, but nothing I would personally consider unusual. I did check the enamel with my loupe, and did spot a few minute (pin-prick) size chips under magnification . As far as I can tell, these are not visible with the naked eye, but I did still want to note it for accuracy. The pin portion on the back has a very MINOR bend, but nothing that interferes with its use. Finally, the box that this piece comes in is just a simple plastic piece. T is some wear seen to it, and the white satin-like material IS a somewhat dirty. With age and use considered, I would still say the pin itself rates in Fair condition overall. AGE/ YEAR MADE: Although exact age is unknown, I do believe this piece is a bit older Hi, Thanks for stopping by to view this auction. All item details are above, but if you should have further questions please email and I will be happy to help you! Bidding starts very low with NO RESERVE!! If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting me. Thanks, and happy bidding! :)

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