Antique Victorian Maltese Cross Stick Pin - 15ct Gold Head with Rose Cut Diamond

The head of this antique stick pin is crafted in 15ct yellow gold in the shape of a Maltese cross. Each arm is decorated with delicate twisted wirework scrolls and tiny gold beads, framing a raised centre where a single rose cut diamond is star set, the engraved rays fanning out around it.

The pin itself is base metal with a twisted section near the head, a typical detail of the period, and it finishes with a fine point for slipping neatly through a lapel, tie or scarf.

It comes in its original fitted velvet box from James Walker Ltd, "The West End Goldsmiths" of Rye Lane, Peckham, with branches in Oxford Street, Brixton and Putney printed inside the lid. A lovely link to the jeweller who first sold it well over a century ago. Perfect as a groom's or best man's lapel pin, a scarf or blazer pin, or a special find for a collector of antique jewellery.

Specifications

Is the whole pin gold?
No, only the decorative head is 15ct gold. The pin is base metal, which was common for stick pins of this period.

How old is it?
The 15ct gold stamp places it between 1854 and 1932, and the design is typical of the Victorian era.

What is a rose cut diamond?
An antique diamond cut with a flat base and a domed top of triangular facets, giving a soft, candlelit sparkle rather than modern brilliance.

How do I wear a stick pin?
Slide it through a lapel, tie, scarf or hat band. It makes a beautiful wedding buttonhole detail for a groom or best man.

Does it come in the original box?
Yes, it comes in its original fitted box from James Walker Ltd, the West End Goldsmiths of Peckham. 

Come and see it in person at our Harrogate showroom on Cambridge Street, an easy trip from Leeds and York, or message us on Instagram to book an appointment.