Victorian Essex Crystal Mushroom Pendant cocktail ring he ushered in the longest

he ushered in the longest era of peace and prosperity that Western Europe has ever enjoyed - known as the Pax Romana

Iron and steel jewellery was popularised in the early 19th Century

and hand painted with a mother of pearl backdrop

spelling out the message

The monarchy was abolished and a republic called the Commonwealth of England was declared

Victorian Essex Crystal Mushroom Pendant cocktail ring he ushered in the longestDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Beautiful antique Essex Crystal mushroom pendant. The subject has been reverse carved into a rock crystal dome, and hand painted with a mother of pearl backdrop. The quality and 3D details are excellent; it dates from the 1870s. STONES Rock Crystal MEASUREMENTS 1. 6 x 1. 0cm (including bail) WEIGHT 1. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, bail may be later addition