Imperial Russian Bowenite Egg Pendant chain with flowers and scroll-like foliage

with flowers and scroll-like foliage on one side (pictured) and ivy leaves and a blank shield on the other (presumably with the intention of it's owner adding a monogram)

The intaglio is set in a Victorian ring mount

maker's marks

I understand the XP stands for "Christ"

there's some wear and dents to the holder but the intaglios remain in great condition

Imperial Russian Bowenite Egg Pendant chain with flowers and scroll-like foliageDATE: Imperial Russian, c. 1900 A beautiful pre revolution Russian egg pendant dating from the turn of the 20th century. It's carved from a single piece of bowenite a form of jade with silver fittings for wear as a charm or pendant. The colour is gorgeous, ranging from yellow to green depending on the light. STONES Bowenite MEASUREMENTS 1. 8 x 1. 0cm WEIGHT 2. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver CONDITION Excellent