reimagined A N T I Q U E // helpful sword / 14k yellow gold turquoise and seed pearl sword toothpick pendant / a hat pin conversion pendant

there's nothing quite as satisfying as reimagining an antique form that had fallen out of favor into a new form with some bonus functionality. once a hat pin this piece is freshly converted to a pendant with a double bail for elegant movement. the top of the hat pin has been filed down enough to remove danger, but is still pointy enough to function as a coveted toothpick pendant a one of a kind ornate toothpick pendant that spends the rest of its time being a gorgeous symbol of self-protection? yes, please! unmarked solid 14k yellow gold with seed pearls and turquoise M E A S U R E M E N T S  47mm long excluding bails x 12mm at widest point large jump ring bail has a ~5mm opening weighs 1g (lightweight, but sturdy) C O N D I T I O N  in good antique condition one of the seed pearls seems to be a very vintage replacement with some yellowing glue holding it in place. a jeweler advised against messing with it and cautioned that these micro pearls from the victorian era are a lesson in non