Georgian Amethyst "NEWS" Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant tiger's eye With clear English hallmarks confirming

With clear English hallmarks confirming the gold content as well as the year it was made - 1961

surrounded by a halo of little seed pearls

Stamped 9ct

as more "advanced" cuts (precursors to the modern brilliant) came into fashion

Wearable length as necklace: 17 inches

Georgian Amethyst "NEWS" Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant tiger's eye With clear English hallmarks confirmingDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 An unusual Georgian seal fob with intaglio carved amethyst depicting (what looks like) a juggler under the word NEWS. I'm not entirely sure what the message is here 'tricks of the news' 'juggling the news'? Suggestions welcome. The stone is set over foil, allowing the light to reflect back through, and the fob itself is beautifully formed as flowers and leaves crafted in two tone 15 karat gold. STONES Amethyst MEASUREMENTS