Large Purple Pansy Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring 14k stick pin there is a lead solder

there is a lead solder repair to the catch (visible on the reverse of the piece)

A kite shaped amethyst glistening with four diamond accents

It is marked 14k and bears a maker's mark of TN on the underside of the mounting

yet quite striking

The Greek god Asclepius is associated with healing and medicine

Large Purple Pansy Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring 14k stick pin there is a lead solderPansies or heartsease were referred to by Shakespeare as "Cupid's flower." Rich in symbolism, this flower was believed to symbolize that one was loved by their sweetheart. This finely wrought pansy was originally a 14k gold brooch (circa 1905 1915), but our jeweler removed the pin findings and welded it onto a thick 14k gold vintage band to transform the piece into a ring. The piece features enamel petals with a delicate bead set half pearl border and