Mid-Century Turquoise Guilloché Enamel Pendant venus given this ring will have

given this ring will have been exchanged upon betrothal

Crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum

It seems to have been gilded with remnants of the bright yellow gold visible in the crevices

according to Diodorus

The body and lid are made from goldstone - aka monkstone or aventurine glass - with pinchbeck fittings and chain

Mid-Century Turquoise Guilloché Enamel Pendant venus given this ring will haveDATE: Mid Century, circa 1950 Charming mid century disc pendant dating from the 1950s. It's finished in turquoise guilloch enamel over an intricate, engine turned, spiderweb style pattern. Simple and sophisticated, and effortlessly elegant. MEASUREMENTS 1. 8 x 1. 6cm (not including jump ring) WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver CONDITION Very good