Victorian Turquoise "Devil in the Dice" Charm Pendant bloodstone set with marquise cut sapphires

set with marquise cut sapphires and diamonds - the stones rest in beautifully worked millegrain platinum settings

English hallmarks for 18k gold

there are hints of the Edwardian era in this piece: namely the use of the millegrain collet settings around the stones

A spectacular

Victorian Turquoise "Devil in the Dice" Charm Pendant bloodstone set with marquise cut sapphiresDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A cool antique charm with a very sensible moral message. It's a cube (signifying a die), set with turquoise cabochons, and when pressed a certain way a ruby eyed devil pops up. A simple reminder of the evils of gambling. Modelled in 15k yellow gold it dates from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. STONES Turquoise & Ruby MEASUREMENTS 14. 5 x 12. 8mm WEIGHT 2. 8g MARKS 15ct gold marks CONDITION Very good