Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Anchor Necklace engagementring

Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Anchor Necklace engagementringIn the Victorian era an anchor symbolised hope and steadfastness, the symbol was often accompanied by a heart and cross symbolising 'Faith, Hope & Charity. Faith, Hope & Charity are a group of Christian martyred saints. Our symbolic anchor is large in size with a tactile rope design set in 9ct yellow gold. The Anchor hangs from a long 30" Italian made 9ct gold plated sterling silver chain. The long chain allows the wearer to easily place the necklace

This elegant dancer has a number of hallmarks indicating the piece was 1948 in Birmingham

It is quite possible this pin is older than 1970s although the pin and pearl did not give the necessary clues required

This bold piece is in good vintage condition

indicating the piece has a platinum setting as indicated by the 950 and the Plat mark

Antique Victorian jewellery box with beautiful facetted glass

Marcasite was used in jewellery due to its ability to catch the light

The necklace features delicate marcasite encrusted silver tone bows linked together to form a stunning necklace

2" / 3cm in height and 2

Many surviving examples have not withstood the passage of time due to the fragile nature of the shells

5”) wide

Conch shells are used to carve cameos in Italy

This pretty piece was made in 1915 in 18ct yellow gold in Birmingham indicated by the hallmark 'q'