Blue five-petaled pansies in jewelry meant "think of me", but what did it mean when two snakes are balancing it on their noses? Honestly, I don't know. But they are cute - check out their nostrils!
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- Materials
18k gold (tests), 5 pear-shaped turquoise cabochons, 1.5mm faceted ruby
- Age
c. 1820
- Condition
Very good - minor surface wear commensurate with age and use; locket on the underside of the head is missing its lens but has retained the fitting (theoretically this glass could be replaced to make the locket useable)
- Size
6.75, can be resized but please note that resizing may disrupt the striated patten on the shank; 10.5mm head, 1.7mm shank
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Aboutthe
GeorgianEra
1714 — 1837
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.