Late Victorian Coral & Lapis Croquet Seal Fob Pendant vintage Lapis lazuli & Diamond

Lapis lazuli & Diamond

The simple three-lobed halo border is reminiscent of flower petals - highly stylised

Demantoid garnets (aka green garnets or Uralian emeralds) were discovered in 1868 when miners in the Russian Ural Mountains found an alluvial deposit ~110km from Ekaterinburg

Curb links: 9

acres of brutalist concrete architecture

Late Victorian Coral & Lapis Croquet Seal Fob Pendant vintage Lapis lazuli & DiamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 An unusual antique seal fob dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. The base is set with an oval lapis lazuli panel, while the main body of the fob comprises two croquet mallets and orange coral ball. Clearly made for someone who's really into croquet I've always found it a little frivolous myself Crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Lapis lazuli & Coral MEASUREMENTS 20. 8 x 12. 4mm WEIGHT 3. 3g MARKS No marks