Victorian 15k Gold Agate Padlock Pendant pietra dura One of the earliest representations

One of the earliest representations of snake rings dates back to greek mythology

I guess we should see cupid here more as a judge (of character

diamonds and diamond-like garnets

millegrain detailed settings

Victorian 15k Gold Agate Padlock Pendant pietra dura One of the earliest representationsDATE: Victorian,c. 1880 A cool antique Scottish pendant in the shape of a padlock. It's crafted in 15k yellow gold, with a hinged handle shackle which opens and closes as a padlock mechanism. The front features four curved Scottish agate panels, showing gorgeous colours of orange, brown, red, green and black. The back features an oval bloodstone panel, and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. This piece was once part of a bracelet, however