Antique Lion Stickpin of 14k Gold

A powerful antique stickpin from 1890, featuring a finely sculpted lion’s head in solid 14k gold, set with an old mine cut diamond gripped in its jaws and accented by two rhodolite garnet eyes. The exquisite detailing captures the lion’s regal strength—an enduring Victorian symbol of courage, authority, and protection.

The pin head measures approximately 0.5 inches by 0.5 inches, with an overall length of 2.5 inches, and it weighs 3.62 grams.

The gold has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and confirmed with jeweler’s acid testing, authenticating its 14k gold composition. In excellent antique condition, this stickpin is a striking example of 19th-century craftsmanship and symbolic animal jewelry, ideal for collectors who appreciate bold and expressive Victorian designs.