{"product_id":"carved-coral-head-stick-pin-antique-victorian-9k-gold-collar-roman-style-bust","title":"Carved Coral Head Stick Pin, Antique Victorian 9k Gold Collar, Roman Style Bust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003equietly striking piece, this antique stick pin centres on a finely carved coral head, rendered with a distinctly Roman feel, a classical profile with softly worn features that evoke ancient portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coral itself is particularly compelling. Its colour has mellowed into a warm, orange pinkish, and the carving, though now gently softened by time, still retains a remarkable sense of character. It is quite possible that the coral is earlier than the mount, lending the piece an added layer of history and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head measures approximately 1 cm by 1.6 cm, and the pin weighs around 2.7\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003egrams. It is set within a simple 9k gold collar (unhallmarked, acid tested), mounted on a metal pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold setting shows visible wear and irregularity, with a slightly rugged, time-worn edge. Rather than detracting, this lends the piece a certain honesty, an authentic patina that speaks to its age and long life. It frames the coral in a way that feels almost archaeological, as though the carving has been preserved and reset across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and evocative object, part jewellery, part fragment of classical imagination, this is a piece that rewards close looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review my policies regarding returns, exchanges, and shipping details. Making a purchase indicates your agreement to these policies, so kindly familiarise yourself with them before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1588\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Day Before Today","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48670629396703,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1688\/5727\/files\/1_1e0bb44c-6dca-419e-88d3-ac217a42b6a9.jpg?v=1774016666","url":"https:\/\/thedaybeforetoday.com\/products\/carved-coral-head-stick-pin-antique-victorian-9k-gold-collar-roman-style-bust","provider":"The Day Before Today","version":"1.0","type":"link"}