ABOUT:
I had a "clean out the jewelry box" moment this week and decided to release this one (and some more coming) from my personal collection.
I enjoyed wearing this fob seal pendant, but I have a mouse one that I have been reaching for more, so I'm letting this one go.
The piece is 10k gold cased (tested) and set with a carnelian that is engraved with the motto in Italian:
"le ungi la mano ma non il cor"
which translates to "you anoint her hand but not her heart."
I love jewelry with words! Even though the text is in Italian, I think the piece is likely British in origin.
Any props not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos..
MEASUREMENTS:
Pendant measures 26x19x15mm. It weighs 7.3 grams.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Some shallow impressions to the gold casing giving it a rippled appearance in several areas but still quite sturdy and stable. Some wear to the gold casing revealing small spots of the underlying material. Some wax remnants.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
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