Victorian Masonic Pendant

Victorian Masonic PendantA remarkable antique masonic pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870. A gold disc has been expertly pierced to create 'openworked' motifs, which have then in turn been intricately engraved: a square and compass, various stonemason's tools, an axe, a keystone, and a pentagram are the symbols I recognise their specific significance relating to freemasonry is beyond me. Crafted in solid, rose hued 9 carat gold. Era: Victorian,

Libra is the cardinal modality of the three air signs

and the season of Spring

Cool antique ring set with a Georgian intaglio depicting the famous astronomer Edmond Halley

Stone: Turquoise matrix

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It's crafted in 14ct gold

Sleek Victorian band set with alternating pearls and emeralds

Each top is detachable

secured with a silver bolt ring clasp

Jewellery from this period is often dainty

The sapphire is a cushion-shaped 'native' cut with deep pavilion and off-centre culet to improve the colour saturation when viewed down the table

The name Padparadscha comes from the Sinhalese word for "Lotus Flower" and has come to described stones with a "peachy" orange/pink colour