Etruscan Revival Greek Key Pendant paste gemstone and an oval sapphire drop

and an oval sapphire drop dangling beneath

miners discovered a cache of green gemstones they presumed were emeralds

and over time it was honed and refined until precious gemstones of remarkable colour and clarity could be produced for the jewellery industry

the two stones slightly offset relative to one another

Etruscan Revival Greek Key Pendant paste gemstone and an oval sapphire dropStriking antique pendant in the Etruscan Revival style, characterised by fine applied ropework (three different thicknesses!), bright high carat yellow gold, and an enamelled meander (aka Greek key) pattern around the central bullseye agate cabochon. It's crafted in 15ct gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870, when such revivalist jewellery was at the height of its popularity. The Etruscan Revival movement is characterised