{"title":"Antique Carnelian Jewellery","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIn an era of \"fast fashion,\" there is a profound power in wearing something that has survived centuries. Antique carnelian jewellery offers more than just a pop of vibrant, sunset color; it carries the weight of history and the hand-finished soul of a bygone era. Whether set in the rich yellow gold of the Victorian period or the delicate, silver-topped settings of the Georgian age, carnelian remains a cornerstone for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eREADMORE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIconic Styles: Rings, Pendants, and Earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eOur collection focuses on the three pillars of antique gemstone adornment, ensuring each piece is a wearable investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eAntique Carnelian Rings: Discover the artistry of the intaglio. Historically used as seals for correspondence, these hand-carved carnelian rings—often featuring family crests or Roman motifs—are the ultimate statement of individuality for the modern hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eVictorian Carnelian Pendants: From bold fob pendants used on watch chains to \"good luck\" acrostic lockets, our carnelian pendants are selected for their translucency and deep, fiery saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eCarnelian Drop Earrings: Nothing captures the light quite like a carnelian cabochon. Our antique earrings range from the dark, moody \"sard\" hues of the late 19th century to bright, translucent orange specimens that illuminate the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhy Collect Antique Carnelian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCollectors in 2026 are increasingly looking for scarcity and craftsmanship. Unlike modern heat-treated stones, antique carnelian often possesses a natural, cloudy depth that cannot be replicated in a lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eHand-Carved Integrity: Every facet and engraving was executed by an artisan’s hand, making each piece a 1-of-1 original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eInvestment Value: As the price of gold continues to rise, \"signed\" or period-correct carnelian pieces are proving to be resilient assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eSustainable Luxury: Buying antique is the most ethical way to enjoy fine jewelry, giving new life to exceptional materials already in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREADLESS\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-georgian-carnelian-fob-pendant-18ct-gold-cased","title":"Antique Georgian Carnelian Fob Pendant 18ct Gold Cased","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn exquisite antique Georgian fob pendant inlaid with a dark-orange carnelian seal that has yet to be engraved. The 18ct gold cased base has beautiful floral patterning engraved across the top and up two fabulous arches that form the loop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFob pendants were a fashionable accessory in the 19th Century, often worn on a chain alongside a pocket watch. The seal, which was sometimes engraved with an identifiable image or monogram could also be used to stamp sealing wax on important letters or documents, making them practical as well as stylish.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe fob dates to the early 19th Century and has remained in excellent condition. It’s highly collectable and would look wonderful on the end of a gold chain.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/strong\u003e: Base Width 17mm x Height 19mm x Depth 11mm – Height 28mm to the loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAL\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18ct Gold (Cased)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTONES\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carnelian (13 x 15mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Georgian. 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