Diana Huntress Pendant
This one-of-a-kind necklace is composed of:
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Victorian watch fob pendant, chain, and clasp from the late 1800s. The watch fob pendant features a hunting dog on the front with an etched carnelian portrait of Diana, the goddess of the hunt in Greek and Roman mythology, on the back. Each element in this design is true to the 1800s are over 200 years old. This piece was originally made and sourced in England.
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This necklace measures a standard 18” on antique 14k gold filled chain and antique clasp. The pendant measures 1" in length.
The History:
Diana was originally considered to be a goddess of the wilderness and of the hunt, a central sport in both Roman and Greek culture. Early Roman inscriptions to Diana celebrated her primarily as a huntress and patron of hunters.
COMPOSITION
All of our modern heirlooms are designed with elements mostly from the late 1800s - 1920s and the highest quality solid gold and gold-filled components. To learn more about different types of gold and composition, check out our Gold Jewelry Guide.
CARE
We make, design, and restore each piece of jewelry with the hope you will love and enjoy your modern heirlooms for many years to come. Check out our Jewelry Care Guide for tips on how to care for your pieces so they last a lifetime.
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