{"product_id":"antique-victorian-diamond-butterfly-ring-circa-1880-copy","title":"Antique Georgian Fob Set With Ancient Boar Intaglio Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"195\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable Georgian fob seal pendant, combining a well loved Georgian mount with what we believe to be a much earlier ancient intaglio, creating a jewel that spans centuries of history.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eCreated in 9 carat gold, the fob has a pleasingly simple and elegant form. Gentle wear from generations of love and use has softened its details, giving the piece a wonderfully tactile quality and serving as a testament to its long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eThe true highlight, however, is the nicolo intaglio mounted at its base. Carved with the image of a boar, the stone displays the distinctive layered blue and black appearance that made nicolo agates highly prized from the Roman period onwards. While the Georgian mount dates to the late 18th or early 19th century, we believe the intaglio itself is considerably earlier, and quite possibly Roman in origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eIn the ancient world, the boar was a powerful symbol of strength, courage and resilience. It frequently appeared on Roman engraved gems. During the Georgian period there was a great fascination with classical antiquity, and it was common for genuine ancient intaglios to be collected and mounted into contemporary jewellery, allowing these miniature works of art to be worn once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1851\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA rare antique pendant, uniting a Georgian fob with what is believed to be an ancient Roman nicolo intaglio, creating a truly timeless piece of jewellery with over two millennia of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1829\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERA: \u003c\/strong\u003eGeorgian with earlier intaglio \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIAL\/HALLMARK\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unhallmarked 9 Carat Gold  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTAGLIO\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 x 8mm approximately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 grams in total approximately  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is overall in good antique condition with a patina of wear to the gold and agate. As can be seen in the pictures there are a few historical knocks and one repair - there isn one void in the side but this doesn't effect the security. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note the antique ring box is for display only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Please feel free to take a look at all photographs for condition before committing to buy. We do not offer refunds so if in doubt drop us and email and wed be happy to help! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We ship worldwide on all orders \u0026amp; parcels are sent fully insured and well packed in our signature pink boxes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We accept all methods of payment, and orders will be shipped out within 1-3 business days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57025489502534,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2966\/7910\/files\/2A8C179A-3732-4190-BDE5-F27B9F740B1D.jpg?v=1785160612","url":"https:\/\/heartandserpent.com\/products\/antique-victorian-diamond-butterfly-ring-circa-1880-copy","provider":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}