GORGEOUS AND RARE LARGE GOLD PIN PURCHASED IN PARIS THE ROSE PIN WAS PURCHASED IN PARIS IN THE 60'S FROM ONE OF THE FINEST JEWELRY STORES AROUND PLACE VENDOME IN PARIS, FRANCE. THE GOLD FINISH IS MATTE, AND THE PIN HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY FOR THE LAST 60 YEARS. THE PIN LOCK IS MISSING SO I USE 2 PLASTIC SAFETY GUARDS TO HOLD THE PIN IN PLACE. I ALSO WEAR THE PIN AS A PENDANT WITH A VELVET OR GOLD NECKLACE. THE PIN MEASURES 2.25" BY 2" AND WEIGHS 25.82 GRAMS. IT IS HALLMARKED WITH A ROSE INSIGNIA ON THE BACK. I HAVE AN APPRAISAL FORM FOR THE ROSE PIN.