Georgian Bloodstone Compass Intaglio Snake Fob Pendant mid-century and a final arrow-head shaped

and a final arrow-head shaped cluster of diamonds

"Drunkenness am I — a gem worked by a subtle hand

a furnace-heated "hot house" in Fife

Musca domestica

Perseus managed to attack and overcome Medusa by viewing the reflection in his own highly polished shield

Georgian Bloodstone Compass Intaglio Snake Fob Pendant mid-century and a final arrow-head shapedDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 Charming antique seal fob pendant dating from the late Georgian period, circa 1830. The fob body comprises a solid gold snake with intricate engraved detailing to the head, while the bloodstone panel set in the base in intaglio carved with a compass alongside the Italian motto SEMPRE CONSTANTE, "Always Constant". A simple reminder that you'll always find your path through life, whether towards your true love or away from