Victorian Nephritic Jade Lucky Kidney Bean Charm albert chain with oversized pearl clappers

with oversized pearl clappers

complete with brooch fittings and original detachable pearl-set bail

09ct approx

A superb antique signet ring with lyre intaglio on a sardonyx panel

Victorian Nephritic Jade Lucky Kidney Bean Charm albert chain with oversized pearl clappersDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Remarkable little lucky bean pendant carved from a single piece of nephrite jade. The stone takes its name from the Greek lapis nephriticus (literally "kidney stone") and was, accordingly, once believed to be a cure for (you guessed it) kidney stones. I'm not certain if it's an example of (quite excellent) 19th century humour, or whether it really was made and worn to help with someone's ailing kidneys Surely the fact this