Large Antique Blue John Orb Pendant pre-georgian A gorgeous antique pendant modelled

A gorgeous antique pendant modelled as an olive branch

Date from the 1980's

supposedly

minimalist design - contrary to the usually high ornamentation of the period - featuring elegant curves and simple accents

This one's crafted in 9 karat gold with London hallmarks

Large Antique Blue John Orb Pendant pre-georgian A gorgeous antique pendant modelledDATE: Early 19th Century, c. 1830 A cool and oversized antique orb pendant dating from the early 19th century, circa 1830. It's a good, large size, carved from a single piece of Blue John with the prominent purple and white jagged banding it's known for. The stone aka the Derbyshire Spar is a rare form of fluoride with bands of purple blue and yellow. The origin of the name Blue John is thought to have come from the French bleu et jaune, meaning blue