Description

Hessonite & Almandine Garnet

The cut was perfected during the 17th century

It's 47 inches long

It's crafted in 18 karat gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century

Georgian Carnelian Rebus Intaglio "Yours Etc." silver Hessonite & Almandine GarnetDATE: George III, c. 1800 This carnelian panel has been carved with a rebus puzzle. I'm not 100% sure, but I think it means "choose over all the rest" (as in I choose you over all the rest, or choose me over all the rest). Here's the breakdown: The top line is phonologically cryptic: the letter T + A yew tree + the letter S = Choose (tyews) Underneath this is an archaic way of writing "et cetera" &c. which translates literally as "and the rest" The

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