Antique Victorian Bloodstone Fob Pendant Necklace
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Antique Victorian gilt fob pendant, featuring a solid piece of Bloodstone. These stones were commonly used in fobs and often had family crests carved into them, they would have been worn on a gentleman's watch chain mostly for decoration. The stones can turn all the way round. Bloodstone is the mineral 'Heliotrope' (from the Greek, Sun to turn'), it is a variety of chalcedony with red inclusions of hematite. The bloodstone is a dark green with flecks of red in it. The stones are smooth and cold to touch.
MEASUREMENTS
The pendant measures 2.8cm / 1.1" in height, 2.3cm / 0.9" in width. The pendant hangs from a new 18" 9ct gold chain.
CONDITION
Good, the stone has two very fine chips which is not visible to the eye.
Caring for your jewelry
Antique and vintage jewelry lasts longest with gentle care. Store each piece separately, keep it away from perfume and hairspray, and clean it with a soft dry cloth.
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