Victorian 15k Gold Agate Padlock Pendant pietra dura millegrain detailed settings

millegrain detailed settings

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

4ct principal stone (likely Burma origin) and modelled in 18k gold

0cm (from tops of wires)

and the band is crafted in 15 karat yellow gold

Victorian 15k Gold Agate Padlock Pendant pietra dura millegrain detailed settingsDATE: 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