Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant moss agate Almandine Garnet & Chrysoprase

Almandine Garnet & Chrysoprase

Its a great size

surrounded by a halo of white diamonds

and weighs a shade under 19 carats

Large Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant moss agate Almandine Garnet & ChrysopraseDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 This cool antique masonic orb pendant is modelled in 9k gold with silver innards. This one is larger than the usual orbs you see, and it dates to the Victorian period, circa 1890. The frame holding the orb in place has individually hinged arms, which is a clue to its age more recent examples feature a rigid "cage" to keep the ball together. It opens to reveal six pyramids arranged as a cross, each face hand carved with a