Outstanding 9k Carnelian Fob Circa 1840 April 4th Paired perfectly with a 13"

Paired perfectly with a 13" barrel clasp chain

Age/Origin: Swiss

so seeing their Queen so publicly wearing a sign of mourning and love for her husband set off a new “trend” for mourning jewelry

and mostly gold jewelry of the 17th century slowly gave way to the lighter

is supposed to pour good fortune down on any person entering through the door

Outstanding 9k Carnelian Fob Circa 1840 April 4th Paired perfectly with a 13"An interesting semi precious gemstone we do not usually associate with Victorian jewelry, carnelian is one of the oldest known gemstones and has actually been used decoratively for thousands of years, including the Victorian years. A form of Chalcedony, Carnelian is translucent and can range from blood red tones to lighter peachy tones, it is also as hard as glass. In fact, it is hard enough for engraving and carving. Carnelian was often used for