This vintage Figa pendant is made of hand carved natural carnelian and has lovely, subtle, colour variation within the stone. The fittings are silver gilt (gold over silver). The figa is a potent symbol from the ancient world: it was worn as a powerful amulet to promote fertility and to protect its wearer from dark and magical forces.
The pendant measures 2.5ms height (excluding the top suspension ring and bale) and it weighs 1.9g
As is often the case with jewellery of this age and type there are no hallmarks, but the fittings test as silver gilt.
This vintage pendant is in good condition for its age; the carnelian is in very good condition with no chips or damage. The fittings are intact showing just light signs of age / general wear to the gilding; the fitting around the wrist is slightly more silver in shade than the top fittings. The top suspension ring is fully closed.
This vintage Figa pendant is made of hand carved natural carnelian and has lovely, subtle, colour variation within the stone. The fittings are silver gilt (gold over silver). The figa is a potent symbol from the ancient world: it was worn as a powerful amulet to promote fertility and to protect its wearer from dark and magical forces.
The pendant measures 2.5ms height (excluding the top suspension ring and bale) and it weighs 1.9g
As is often the case with jewellery of this age and type there are no hallmarks, but the fittings test as silver gilt.
This vintage pendant is in good condition for its age; the carnelian is in very good condition with no chips or damage. The fittings are intact showing just light signs of age / general wear to the gilding; the fitting around the wrist is slightly more silver in shade than the top fittings. The top suspension ring is fully closed.
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