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Unique Carborundum 10K Gold Stickpin

Item #BK1632510

Measures 2-5/8" long. This fascinating old stickpin surely has a story, but that has been lost. The beautiful blue and green mineral crystal is carborundum, a waste product of a blast furnace, scraped from its walls. It is light, but very hard. It looks very much like "peacock ore." The high quality pin tests as 10K gold. This stickpin is in its original white kidskin box. The satin custion inside is frayed from contact with the sharp mineral and from frequent use. $75.00 (Includes insured shipping to a U.S.A. address)