Charming - Victorian 9K Rose Gold Natural Carved Sardonyx Fob Seal Charm & 14K Rose Gold Filled Chain (VICP115)

Charming - Victorian 9K Rose Gold Natural Carved Sardonyx Fob Seal Charm & 14K Rose Gold Filled Chain. This adorable seal fob is crafted from 9K gold, tested. The chain is crafted from 14K gold fill, hallmarked 1/20 14K GF. This fob is miniature in size, and is comprised of an exquisitely carved Maltese cross sardonyx.  The fob showcases lovely detail, and a lovely rosy gold color. The sardonyx is white and peach in color, and still presents a nice deep carving. The chain is an antique belcher design, featuring a secure spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This Victorian era Fob Seal is so charming. It looks wonderful worn on its own or with other charms. 

History: Ancient Greeks and Romans went to battle wearing sardonyx talismans engraved with images of heroes and gods like Hercules and Mars. They believed the stone could harness the bravery of those figures, granting them courage, victory, and protection on the battlefield.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Fobs and seals decorated the waists of fashionable men during the early nineteenth century, continuing a trend that started in the late eighteenth century. Fobs were short straps, ribbons, tassels, or chains. A fob attached to a watch carried in the pocket of a waistcoat on the man's right side. Today fobs have become very popular for woman too, they are being worn on chains as charms and pendants. 

Measurements: Form Seal Charm 21.00 mm x 7.00 mm     Chain 18"

Stone Size: Sardonyx 6.00 mm x 5.50 mm 

Weight: 2.50 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: England 

Date: Circa 1880