Antique, 9ct Gold Moonstone and Seed Pearl Pendant

This is a very sweet and quite unique antique moonstone pendant, dating to the late 1800s.

Marked for 9ct gold, it features a beautiful and glowing blue moonstone which is bordered by 20 antique seed pearls.  I can see under a loupe that some have been replaced over time, but given this pendant's age, this is not surprising.

The pendant measures 2.5cm long and 1.9cm wide. It weighs 1.18g

When Moonstones were first discovered in Ancient Rome, it was believed that they were formed from solidified beams of moonlight. It was also thought that Diana, the goddess of the moon, could be seen within the stone, and that it would bestow love, wisdom and good fortune upon the wearer. Other cultures have associated the moonstone with good luck powers, and a symbol of love and passion.

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