Georgian Bloodstone Bomboniere Egg white gold The piece is articulated: when

The piece is articulated: when the chain at the bottom is pulled

In Victorian symbolic tradition

Different gemstones would represent different attributes

The stones rest in simple scalloped claws

It's crafted in 18k gold

Georgian Bloodstone Bomboniere Egg white gold The piece is articulated: whenDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 An incredible ornate bloodstone bomboniere in the shape of an egg, and of exceptionally high quality. The bloodstone sits within an intricately openworked gold case, featuring designs such as the Cornucopia, blooming flowers, and abstract foliate swirls. It has a green enamelled band around the middle, with the French motto "L'AMITIE EN FAIT LE PRIX," and it opens by way of a diamond set button to reveal an internal