Late Victorian Connemara Marble Good Luck Charm stanhope A striking Victorian navette cluster

A striking Victorian navette cluster ring set with old European cut diamonds

The Romans believed that if an aquamarine was carved into the shape of a frog

designed to emulate jewellery of ancient Italy

It would make an excellent gents pinky ring

An especially lovely antique swallow brooch dating from the turn of the 20th century

Late Victorian Connemara Marble Good Luck Charm stanhope A striking Victorian navette clusterDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Sweet antique lucky charm featuring two different talismans to bring luck: the wishbone and the shamrock the latter with heart shaped Connemara marble leaves. It's crafted in 9 karat yellow gold, and dates from the late Victorian period circa 1900. STONES Connemara Marble MEASUREMENTS 2. 6 x 1. 1cm WEIGHT 0. 9g MARKS Stamped 9ct CONDITION Very good, with light antique patina