Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur" platinum The mother of all chequerboard

The mother of all chequerboard rings

Whether or not this antique cuff bangle was directly inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs we'll never know

5ct approx

At the beginning of the 19th Century

converted from a brooch

Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur" platinum The mother of all chequerboardDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A cool Georgian hourglass charm pendant dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. The bulbs are carved from a single piece of chalcedony, with the words "Time trieth" (time tries) and "Tempora Mutantur" (times are changed) the latter an abbreviation of the adage: "Times are changed; we, too, are changed within them". It's crafted in 15 karat gold and remains in great condition. STONES Chalcedony MEASUREMENTS 1. 8 x 1. 0cm