SACRED FROG Tooled Sterling 14K Stone Pin Brooch Clip

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Up for auction is a contemporary pin...that is, in my opinion, a stand out! Marked with its maker's mark, dated, hallmarked and titled...in scrip: sini? (I can't read the signature) 1999 925 14K Sacred Frog. The reverse side hardware is a hinged double prong clip, strong and sharp, with a two ended c-clasp wire catch...sharp enough to pass readily through a pelt, leather or tightly woven fabric. Based on the clip in a vertical position as I think this piece would most likely be used or worn, it measures 1 1/4" wide (side to side) x 2" long (finger tip to hind toe) x 1/4+" thick (front to back and includes the stone and backside hardware) with a weight of 12.3g on a digital scale prior to packing. Sheet sterling fashioned into a frog, the skin intimated with hand tooling work of (concentric) circular rings, dots and trifoliate diamond shaped punches and dies and finely chased toes and sun ray lashes surrounding the applied 3mm dimensional yellow gold bead ball eyes. At the center back a speckled cabochon agate of some type sets in a tall, smooth edged bezel representing his sun soaked skin and/or outer being-ness :) and he's gorgeous...almost cute enough to kiss. The stone's shape, an inverted and soft point cone, measures about 5/8+ at the widest (side to side) x 7/8" long x 3/16" deep, a slight chamfered edge with a flattish crown is highly polished and in wonderful organic hues of ochre, light and dark oyster, nettle along with touches of a handsome warm red. SUPER PIECE and incredibly well done...much, much better than these photos below!! I usually don't buy 'newer' jewels -- this one is only about 10 years old, but could not pass it up. It seemed/seems to me to be extra special and totally charming. Purchased from a Northern California (upper end antique) dealer who could only tell me that he had acquired it 'through a Stockton, CA estate' and while he didn't know much about it he stated that, 'it was probably an expensive piece' when originally bought. I agree, it's decidedly of nicer quality, and a definite compliment to contemporary silversmith worker, much better that what can be readily had today...intriguing and creative stamp work with its interesting stone -- I think you'll like it alot! Please see photos for color, shape, design and condition...and those markings. Someone out t will recognize this work...it's way above the average and the piece is in excellent condition as is, uncleaned, without problems and such a joy, to say the least, to wear. If you like vintage hand stamped Native American pieces you'll most likely like this piece to combine along with what you already have on hand. Handsome frog...any interest? U.S. Buyers ship USPS with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation services for $4.55. International Buyers I will ship to your confirmed address via Registered Air Letter with Return Receipt ($10.) plus actual postage which covers insurance and confirms delivery to you. If you prefer less costly shipping, please contact me prior to auction's end to determine available delivery options to your location. I will gladly combine shipments at no additional cost whenever possible and safe to do so should any of my other items be of interest. This is an absolute auction for an outstanding contemporary silver and gold piece sold as is to High Bidder who wins auction and becomes responsible for cost of item plus shipping. Please have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction prior to placing your bid(s). I am always happy to answer them and send photos, just ask. Have fun!! read more

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