Georgian Goldstone Bell Charm

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Georgian Goldstone Bell Charm

$700.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1780

A cool little charm, dating from the Georgian period, circa 1780. It's designed as a little bell, perfectly formed from glistening goldstone, with an ornate gold lip and clapper. The shimmering, glittery effect of goldstone is produced by tiny crystals of metallic copper suspended in glass. Comes complete with a jump ring for wear on a chain and it's crafted in 15k gold.

Goldstone is a kind of glittering, man-made glass that has come to be used in jewellery as a semiprecious stone. The first documented manufacturing process for goldstone was in Venice in the 17th Century and it was invented by the "Miotti" family who were eventually granted an exclusive production license by the Venetian head of state "The Doge".

STONES

Goldstone

MEASUREMENTS

2.3 x 1.6cm (not including jump ring)

WEIGHT

5.7g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION

Excellent