Victorian Gold "Lucky Boar" Pendant collars The term pavé translates from

The term pavé translates from French as literally 'paved' - they always remind me of old cobbled streets

and originated in ancient Egyptian culture before entering the western tradition through the Greek Magical Papyri (Papyri Graecae Magicae) sometime between 100BC and 400AD

and a plain rose gold band completes the hoop

Bug jewellery was a thing in the Victorian times

Victorian Gold "Lucky Boar" Pendant collars The term pavé translates fromDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A cute antique wild boar charm pendant dating from the mid 19th Century, circa 1870. It's crafted in 9k gold, wonderfully detailed, and set with red garnet cabochon eyes. Wild boar are views as a symbol of good luck by many cultures around the world; the most famous example of a lucky boar is probably the bronze fountain in Florence known locally as "Il Porcellino". STONES Garnet MEASUREMENTS 19. 3 x 12. 0 x 5. 3mm WEIGHT 1.