Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion scarab bracelet The earrings are marked for

The earrings are marked for 14k gold and weigh 7

The agate was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1890) transformed with a custom 14k gold mounting

The custom mounting and ring band are 14k yellow gold

An elegant 10k gold heart locket -- perfect for carrying photos of loved ones or other treasured keepsakes close to your heart

The reverse of the pendant is marked "750" indicating 18k gold and it also bears an unknown maker's mark "MZ"

Amethyst Basilisk or Dragon Pendant | Antique Pin Conversion scarab bracelet The earrings are marked forBasilisks are legendary creatures known as the King of Serpents. They are portrayed in sculpture and literature as enormous snakes with the head of a cockatrice and poisonous breath. This tantalizing pendant depicts a winged basilisk encircling a deep purple amethyst. The 14k gold charm was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1900 1910) transformed by removing the pin stem and welding on a 14k gold jump ring bail. The charm measures 1 inch from top