{"title":"intaglio jewelry","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"victorian-gold-carnelian-shakespeare-seal-fob-c-1870","title":"Victorian Gold Carnelian Shakespeare Intaglio Seal Fob","description":"For the lover of Shakespeare, this is a rather marvelous thing. Carved into glowing orange carnelian is the unmistakable profile of the Bard himself, his high forehead, pointed beard, curled hair and Elizabethan dress rendered in remarkably fine detail. The stone is mounted beneath a beautifully restrained gold handle, giving it the feeling of a miniature portrait bust that just happens to be wearable. And, as a proper seal should, the engraved image comes dramatically to life when impressed into wax.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in about 1870, this Victorian seal fob is made in 9 karat gold and set with an oval carnelian intaglio engraved with a portrait of William Shakespeare. The tall openwork handle is formed with smooth tapering supports rising to a substantial suspension loop. The fob measures 30.4 millimeters high by 18.4 millimeters across by 23.3 millimeters deep and weighs 7.05 grams. It is unmarked but tested as 9 karat gold. The chain shown is not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a reader, writer, actor, collector, or anyone who keeps Shakespeare close, this is one of those rare antiques that feels remarkably personal more than a century after it was made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem id:  FBA27246VA","brand":"Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50535786348798,"sku":"FBA27246VA","price":1755.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Victorian_Gold_Carnelian_Shakespeare_Intaglio_Seal_Fob.jpg?v=1791313135"},{"product_id":"victorian-gold-three-sided-agate-caduceus-spinner-fob-c-1870","title":"Victorian Gold Three Sided Agate Caduceus Intaglio Seal Fob","description":"A Victorian fob with three faces, and at least two stories to tell. The caduceus, the staff of Hermes, messenger of the gods, recognizable by its winged staff entwined by two snakes. The second seal is engraved with the intertwined initials “H” and “J,” while the third was left beautifully smooth and uncut, perhaps waiting for an engraving that is part of your story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade around 1870, this wonderful spinner fob holds a beautiful warm caramel, cream and brown banded agate measuring approximately 17.3 by 20.7 millimeters. It is cut into a substantial three sided form and suspended within a sweeping 12 karat gold frame. The agate turns freely within its setting, allowing each of its three seal faces to be brought forward. The fob measures 32.3 millimeters from top to bottom, 25 millimeters across and 17.3 millimeters deep. It weighs a substantial 10.3 grams. There are no hallmarks, and the gold has been carefully tested as 12 karat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully made Victorian spinner fob, part personal seal, part talisman, and still wonderfully wearable more than 150 years later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem id:  FBA25363VA","brand":"Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536157085950,"sku":"FBA25363VA","price":885.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Victorian_Gold_Three_Sided_Agate_Caduceus_Intaglio_Seal_Fob.jpg?v=1791316622"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-gold-chalcedony-anna-fob-circa-1850","title":"Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Anna Intaglio Seal Fob","description":"Some jewels keep their secrets. This one gives us a name. “Anna” is beautifully engraved into the pale chalcedony seal of this wonderful mid Victorian fob, made around 1850. Who Anna was, we can only wonder, but someone thought enough of her name to have it carved into stone and set beneath this rather fabulous little architectural fob. More than 175 years later, Anna is still here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fob is crafted in warm 12 karat gold with an unusually sculptural openwork design. Three sweeping arches rise from little gold spheres above the rectangular seal, giving the piece an almost Gothic architectural quality. The stepped base frames a rectangular chalcedony seal measuring 12 millimeters high by 14 millimeters wide. The stone is engraved in reverse with the name “Anna,” ready to leave her name behind in wax.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fob measures 22.6 millimeters from top to bottom, 18 millimeters across and 16 millimeters deep. It weighs 6.85 grams. There are no hallmarks, and the gold has been carefully acid tested as 12 karat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally made to hang from a watch chain and used as a personal seal, antique fobs like this make wonderful pendants today. This one is especially wearable, small enough for every day, but with enough dimension and character to be noticed. I rather love that after all this time, it can simply be worn as Anna’s necklace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem id:  FBA27023VA","brand":"Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536507310334,"sku":"FBA27023VA","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Antique_Victorian_Gold_Chalcedony_Anna_Intaglio_Seal_Fob.jpg?v=1791315596"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.victoriasterlingjewelry.com\/collections\/intaglio-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Victoria Sterling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}