V I N T A G E // gentle leo / 14k yellow gold Leo lion zodiac / a pendant

a true mid century elegance and simplicity in the form of a leo zodiac charm from Europe, circa 1950. it's a true yellow gold with blue undertones, which gives it an almost green hue. it's an elegant combination of design details from negative space via the cutout design and minimalist engraving throughout the figural details solid 14k yellow gold M E A S U R E M E N T S  pendant without bails is 15.25mm across the bail has a ~2.3mm opening weighs 1.36g C O N D I T I O N  in very good vintage condition details on lion have worn down over time the bail is original to the pendant, but it's small and NOT soldered shut. up to the buyer whether to swap it or have it soldered shut the lion would have once had a bright polish, but the luster has worn to almost matte and there are some stubborn patina spots  time-earned patina in the recessed design details marked 585 for 14k, which hints to a European origin storythis is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, w