Georgian Carnelian Scallop Shell Pendant
A wonderful pendant from the early 19th Century, c1820s. The pendant is carved from carnelian and has the look of a scent bottle, though the cap is firmly shut and it is worn as a pendant only. The carnelian has been carved to resemble a scallop shell, said to be a symbol of fertility. The carving is exquisite and the carnelian is a wonderful, vibrant orange. The cap of the pendant is 9ct gold.
The chain pictured is for display only. Please note, the bail on the pendant is fairly narrow allowing for a jump ring of no more than 3mm on a chain.
Details:
Materials - 9ct Gold (tested), Carnelian
Age - Early 19th Century
Size - The carnelian measures approx 30mm by 22mm. The whole pendant is 41mm long
Condition - Excellent. Some minimal wear in the gold, commensurate with age
Weight - 8.24g
A wonderful pendant from the early 19th Century, c1820s. The pendant is carved from carnelian and has the look of a scent bottle, though the cap is firmly shut and it is worn as a pendant only. The carnelian has been carved to resemble a scallop shell, said to be a symbol of fertility. The carving is exquisite and the carnelian is a wonderful, vibrant orange. The cap of the pendant is 9ct gold.
The chain pictured is for display only. Please note, the bail on the pendant is fairly narrow allowing for a jump ring of no more than 3mm on a chain.
Details:
Materials - 9ct Gold (tested), Carnelian
Age - Early 19th Century
Size - The carnelian measures approx 30mm by 22mm. The whole pendant is 41mm long
Condition - Excellent. Some minimal wear in the gold, commensurate with age
Weight - 8.24g
A wonderful pendant from the early 19th Century, c1820s. The pendant is carved from carnelian and has the look of a scent bottle, though the cap is firmly shut and it is worn as a pendant only. The carnelian has been carved to resemble a scallop shell, said to be a symbol of fertility. The carving is exquisite and the carnelian is a wonderful, vibrant orange. The cap of the pendant is 9ct gold.
The chain pictured is for display only. Please note, the bail on the pendant is fairly narrow allowing for a jump ring of no more than 3mm on a chain.
Details:
Materials - 9ct Gold (tested), Carnelian
Age - Early 19th Century
Size - The carnelian measures approx 30mm by 22mm. The whole pendant is 41mm long
Condition - Excellent. Some minimal wear in the gold, commensurate with age
Weight - 8.24g