Victorian Love Knot FobThe Story: This watch fob from the late 1800s swivels from the carnelian side to the bloodstone side smoothly, and is topped with a gold love knot. Carnelian and bloodstone were a common combination in Victorian pieces said to represent strength and courage. The love knot is smooth and buttery 18K gold. The Details: 18K gold, swivel mechanism moves smoothly, minimal wear to jump ring. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1888. Chain not included. Length: 3. 5cm

Festoons became popular in the Neoclassical period and have remained in favor ever since

and two sapphires

I wore this one almost every day for the first year of the pandemic

Length: 2cm from top of hook to bottom of setting

Length: 4cm

Condition: Conversion piece

with swags of trace link chain between them

Several small dings to rear of locket

Minor dings to inside curves of bangle

Useful little pieces of early tech

Mount slightly off-center

with vibrant blue and green play of color