Georgian Goldstone Urn Charm moss agate Charming Georgian miniature seal fob

Charming Georgian miniature seal fob featuring a pierced heart intaglio carved into the rock crystal base

various modes of transport

The craftsmanship is (of course) exceptional

Demantoid Garnet

A striking Victorian period collar comprising five strands of silver balls

Georgian Goldstone Urn Charm moss agate Charming Georgian miniature seal fobDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 Splendid Georgian urn charm dating from the turn of the 19th century. The body and lid are made from goldstone aka monkstone or aventurine glass with pinchbeck fittings and chain. The lid can be opened to store a small keepsake or memento. Goldstone is a kind of glittering, man made glass that has come to be used in jewellery as a semiprecious stone. The first documented manufacturing process for goldstone was in 17th century