Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin gold heart Torun said "Back then

Torun said "Back then

and to this day he's considered a visionary and trailblazer

Moon motifs were used to bring a sense of wonder and to encourage the wearer to explore their imagination and embrace the unknown

and no numbers or markings

back in the days when circuses included wild and dangerous animals

Georgian Malachite & Ruby Monkey Stick Pin gold heart Torun said "Back thenDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 An unusual Georgian stick pin set with a carved malachite monkey head, set with ruby cabochon eyes. The stone displays a fantastic colour, that forms a striking contrast with the red eyes, and it features lovely expressive detail, giving him a cheeky little face. It dates from the late 18th Century, modelled in 15 karat gold with a steel pin. Monkey jewellery has many symbolic meanings and was used as a protective good luck