Georgian Coral Cupid & Torch Pendant

Georgian Coral Cupid & Torch PendantAn exceptional carved coral pendant depicting Cupid, the Roman god of love and desire. After the medieval renaissance fashion, he is depicted as a cherub or putto, winged and wearing a simple loincloth, and holding his burning Torch of Passion. Era: Georgian, circa 1780 Size (without bail): 3. 3cm by 0. 95cm Stone: Coral Marks: None, fittings test as 9ct gold Condition: Great antique condition, light wear consistent with age

5 US or K UK/AUS

F-G colour

25ct brilliant cut

Naturals are areas of 'negative crystal growth' and present as little angular indentations on the surface of the stone

Since the time of Homer's Iliad

Futuristic looking antique five-stone ring made during the last decade of the 19th century

Designed after Matsumoto Hoji's 1814 woodblock print of a frog

The symbology is of abundance and prosperity

Gorgeous antique oval locket dating from the mid Victorian period

you and me

Art Deco solitaire engagement ring set with an unusual 1

Stones are set in platinum prong mounts and the band is 18 carat yellow gold setting up a gorgeous warm/cold colour contrast