C. 1960 Vintage 2.25 ct. t.w. Tsavorite and 2.20 ct. t.w. Diamond Bug Pin/Pendant in 14kt Gold Over Sterling

14KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 14kt is 58.33% gold. In the United States, 14K yellow gold is most favored and used in jewelry.

YELLOW GOLD: Gold is a precious metal with a natural yellow color. It is quite soft and often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The purity of the metal is indicated by a unit called a "karat," with 24kt having the highest percentage of natural gold.

STERLING SILVER: Also known as "Standard Silver," sterling silver is silver alloyed with other metals to increase the hardness and durability. Generally, sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. Some sterling silver jewelry is plated with 14kt-18kt gold and referred to as "vermeil," or "gold over sterling."

REVOLVER: A safety that conceals the point of a pin and keeps it in place with a revolving lever mechanism.

FIXED: A bale that is worked into the actual design of a pendant. Typically seen in slide pendants.

TSAVORITE: Tsavorite is a deep green variety of garnet. First uncovered in the 1960's in Tanzania, it was given its name on account of the discovery of mines in Kenya's Tsavo National Park in the early 1970's.

Diamond: The hardest and most brilliant of all gemstones, a diamond can make the heart race with its pure and fiery spark. An ancient symbol of love, a diamond is the preferred gemstone for tokens of affection, such as rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Diamond is the birthstone for April.

ROSE-CUT: An antique gemstone cut dating back to the 1500s, with a flat back and a faceted top.

CLARITY SI2: Slightly Included. Inclusions are noticeable under 10x magnification.