This piece features a brilliant, clever mechanical design where the hollow silver frame is held together internally by an elasticated cord. This allows the frame to flex, stretching open to let the central needle clip cleanly in and out of place without requiring traditional bulky hinges or clasps.
The sides of the elongated oval ring are accented by two symmetrical trios of round beads—alternating polished dark metallic hematite and bright sterling silver.
The brooch is stamped with a crisp, full set of British hallmarks on the tubular silver collar:
Sponsor's Mark: "VL" (Registered mark for Victor Luxenburg / The Goldsmiths Emporium, a premium UK vintage jewellery importer/distributor) Leopard's Head (Assayed at the London Assay Office) 925" (Guaranteed Solid Sterling Silver)