Antique Victorian Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Pendant, 'The Flame of Glory' c. 1850 love 4 mm at the back

4 mm at the back

This ring weighs 3

As he poured his coffee

at least to the rest of them

oh so very far

Antique Victorian Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Fob Pendant, 'The Flame of Glory' c. 1850 love 4 mm at the backTheres a quiet authority to this small object, as though it once belonged to someone who moved through rooms where decisions were made, fortunes discussed, alliances sealed. Its compact weight feels purposeful, like a secret carried close. The bloodstone intaglio bears a Latin motto Fax Mentis Incendium Glorie translates from Latin as The Flame of (or passion for) Glory is the Flame of the Mind. It shows a giant torch and the inscription is carved