Late Victorian "Dice Within a Die" Charm Pendant jade pendant tests as 15k gold

pendant tests as 15k gold and silver

Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

The pendant is substantial in weight

with strong antique patina

and complete with the original diamond-set bail

Late Victorian "Dice Within a Die" Charm Pendant jade pendant tests as 15k goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Cool late Victorian dice charm pendant, the 18k gold case opens to house three tiny (but fully functional) dice with blue enamel dots. Given the three dice it was possibly intended as a portable way to play bunco a parlour game popular in 19th Century England, and later exported to the US where it gave its name to gambling parlors, or "Bunco parlors", and more generally to any sort of swindle. MEASUREMENTS 10. 8mm face to face