Georgian Ouroboros Snake Locket byzantine They're mounted in closed back-silver

They're mounted in closed back-silver settings

madness and wild frenzy

An attractive piece in a very wearable size

some light wear commensurate with age and use

with the words "Time trieth" (time tries) and "Tempora Mutantur" (times are changed) - the latter an abbreviation of the adage: "Times are changed

Georgian Ouroboros Snake Locket byzantine They're mounted in closed back-silverDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A cool Georgian ouroboros locket set with a halo of natural pearls around a central glass fronted compartment. It's crafted in 9 karat gold and dates from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. The Ouroboros, or "tail devourer", is a potent symbol that's been around since ancient times. It represents introspection and the cyclical nature of things, and originated in ancient Egyptian culture before entering the western tradition