Georgian "Forget Me Not" Amethyst Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant lucky but the carnelian also stands

but the carnelian also stands out as a cross - the two symbols representing Hope and Faith respectively

"The stone is an amethyst

some very light natural discolouration to the turquoise

Each one was painstakingly hand crafted in Venice

The intaglio carving depicts (according to Fairbairn's Book of Crests): "a stag statant ppr

Georgian "Forget Me Not" Amethyst Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant lucky but the carnelian also standsDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 Particularly elegant Georgian seal fob dating from the early 19th century. The base is set with a cushion shaped amethyst, the table intaglio carved with the words FORGET ME NOT and (you guessed it) a forget me not flower (the words are reversed to make an imprint in wax). Crafted in 15 karat gold with impeccable neoclassical engraved detailing. STONES Amethyst, foil backed MEASUREMENTS Base: 1. 4 x 1. 2cm Height: 2. 3cm WEIGHT