Aesculapius Staff Stickpin: A Tribute to Medicine in Gold and Diamonds

This vintage stickpin, crafted around 1950 in 18K yellow and white gold, depicts the Aesculapius staff, a timeless symbol of medicine and healing. A coiled snake, with a cabochon ruby eye, elegantly winds around the staff, which is adorned with 24 single-cut diamonds. Adding a unique touch, a small real mirror is set within the diamond-encrusted oval, reflecting light and creating a captivating effect. This finely crafted piece marries symbolic meaning with delicate artistry, making it a meaningful token for anyone in the medical field or those drawn to its historic and mythological significance.

Antique jewelry object group
tie pin

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Vintage
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Period
ca. 1950
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Source of inspiration
Medicine and healthcare symbolism

Theme
The staff with a snake coiled around it is called the Aesculapius staff or Rod of Asclepius. It is the symbol of medicine and healthcare and is associated with Asclepius, the Greek god of healing.

Material 18K
yellow and white gold (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
There is a small real mirror set within the diamond-set oval.

Diamonds
24 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.15ct colour and clarity F/H, vs/si

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- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Precious stones
One cabochon ruby
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Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
Aesculapius 2,31 cm (0,91 inch) x 0,77 cm (0,30 inch), total height pin 6,00 cm (2,36 inch)
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Weight
2,60 gram (1,67 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24323-0289

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