Vintage Gemstone Sputnik Pendant of 18k Gold 14k lobster charm Such pins were referred to

Such pins were referred to as "honeymoon" pins -- the flowers represented the nectar (honey) and the crescent symbolized the moon

4 inches wide and is a size 5

There are also two tiny ruby eyes

These antique floral shakudo pieces were converted from silver shakudo cufflinks

The pansy flower is one of the oldest cultivated flowering plants

Vintage Gemstone Sputnik Pendant of 18k Gold 14k lobster charm Such pins were referred toIn 1957, the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite into space, and designers found inspiration in the satellite craze. This "Sputnik" pendant dates to the 1960s. It's 18k gold and studded with colorful gemstones in crimped collets. The piece measures 1. 4 inches from the top of the jump ring to bottom by 1. 15 inches wide, and it weighs 17. 12 grams. It is in great condition; however, there is some surface wear to one of the cat's eye quartz