Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet Frog Pin chinese above the Latin motto: "De

above the Latin motto: "De Vivis Nil Nisi Verum" The full motto is actually De Vivis Nil Nisi Verum De Mortius Nil Nisi Bonum

set in dome-shaped 9k gold mounts that turn into ear wires at the apex

when swine were considered a sign of prosperity

The ring is modelled in platinum throughout

Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet Frog Pin chinese above the Latin motto: "DeDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Demantoid garnets have a colour unlike any other gem it couldn't be any more perfect to bring life to this weird mid Victorian frog pin. Dating from the late 19th century circa 1890 it's crafted in 15 karat gold with long, pointy fingers and toes, and googly diamond set eyes. STONES Demantoid Garnets & Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Frog: 1. 9 x 1. 6cm Pin: 4. 3cm WEIGHT 3. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION