Victorian 9ct Gold Scallop Shell Seal Pendant with a Bloodstone Base feed-agegroup-adult Crooks were gold plating them

Crooks were gold plating them and passing them off as Half Sovereigns

The Sixpence had a shield on the reverse (like this one) which ended up causing a lot of trouble

showcasing thousands of pieces and educating the public on the historical periods that influenced his designs

This ametrine is likely from the mines in Bolivia and has a wonderful bi-colour of orangey-yellow with purple

Victorian 9ct Gold Scallop Shell Seal Pendant with a Bloodstone Base feed-agegroup-adult Crooks were gold plating themThis exquisite 9ct gold seal features intricate openwork in the beautiful shape of a scallop shell. The base is a plain bloodstone. The Victorians held the belief that Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, had the power to guard against the evil eye and instill its wearer with fortitude and bravery.