Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur" platinum At the beginning of the

At the beginning of the 19th Century

Natural Siberian Amethyst

and dates from the 1780s (or thereabouts) with maker's mark GS

Natural Emerald

Whether or not this antique cuff bangle was directly inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs we'll never know

Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur" platinum At the beginning of theDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A cool Georgian hourglass charm pendant dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. The bulbs are carved from a single piece of chalcedony, with the words "Time trieth" (time tries) and "Tempora Mutantur" (times are changed) the latter an abbreviation of the adage: "Times are changed; we, too, are changed within them". It's crafted in 15 karat gold and remains in great condition. STONES Chalcedony MEASUREMENTS 1. 8 x 1. 0cm