Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin gold heart Moon motifs were used to

Moon motifs were used to bring a sense of wonder and to encourage the wearer to explore their imagination and embrace the unknown

so an anchor is said to be "fouled" if it becomes caught up in rope

Torun said "Back then

Dates from the Art Nouveau period

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Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin gold heart Moon motifs were used toDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 An unusual Georgian stick pin set with a carved malachite monkey head, set with ruby cabochon eyes. The stone displays a fantastic colour, that forms a striking contrast with the red eyes, and it features lovely expressive detail, giving him a cheeky little face. It dates from the late 18th Century, modelled in 15 karat gold with a steel pin. Monkey jewellery has many symbolic meanings and was used as a protective good luck