Antique Coral Hand Charm Pendant of 14k Gold gold pansy brooch The gold content has been

The gold content has been verified using XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and jeweler’s acid testing

The jewel measures approximately 1

Fashioned of a buttery yellow gold and textured to add a dramatic effect

with only minor wear to the paste and pearls visible under magnification

The locket is in good condition with light surface wear on the reverse of the piece

Antique Coral Hand Charm Pendant of 14k Gold gold pansy brooch The gold content has beenAn extraordinary example of Victorian sentiment and superstition, this antique pendant (circa 18601880) features a finely carved coral hand, delicately sculpted from natural coral and grasping an eclectic, symbolic array of miniature coral charmsincluding a shoe, twist, guitar, and mouse. Each charm carries layers of meaning, from protection and good fortune to music, motion, and mischiefhallmarks of the richly encoded language of 19th century