Vintage Sterling Hat Pin • Green Cabochon • 3"

A vintage sterling hat pin featuring a classic Southwestern-style leaf and bead design with a green cabochon at the center — likely malachite but not confirmed.
The head of the pin tests as sterling silver though it is unmarked.

Details -
Metal: Sterling silver (tested) head; unmarked
Stone: Green cabochon — visually appears to be malachite, but not lab-tested
Length: 3" long overall
Head/Face: 0.5"
Weight: 3 g
Condition: Vintage patina with typical light surface wear; stone secure in bezel

Disclaimers:
Stone identification as malachite is based on visual appearance only, not professionally tested.
Sterling confirmed by acid test on the head; the pin shaft itself is likely base metal.

Vintage piece shows minor wear and patina consistent with age.