Description
Vintage Chinese Silver & Enamel Turquoise Coral Finger Nail Guard Brooch Pin
Alternating coral and turquoise round cabochons surrounded by curls and enameled flowers. The fineness of the mesh background is exquisite. The colors are happy and vibrant.
The turquoise and coral cabochons are natural, not color enhanced, and in in excellent condition.
Marked Silver , likely 999 silver but we cannot test without possible damage. The approximate total weight is approximately 15 grams.
The pin measures 3 3/8 inches long. The clasp is in excellent condition and has a safety catch. There is no loss of enamel.
The opening at the top measures 11/16 inches (17mm) in diameter. The opening is equivalent to a ring size of 2.25.
The cabochons are slightly graduated from 1/4 inch (6mm) to 3/16 inch (5mm).