Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet Frog Pin chinese while the back is very

while the back is very different with a sea of stylized ivy leaves (fidelity - I cling to thee) with a second swallow above (unusually with palm trees in the background - never seen that before)

The ring is modelled in platinum throughout

While there's not enough room inside for actual coins

It is likely that the piece was commissioned in 1714

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

Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet Frog Pin chinese while the back is veryDATE: 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