Georgian Amethyst "Dove Of Peace" Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant 15k gold Victoria was "pleased to order

Victoria was "pleased to order that in future on Saint Patrick’s Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South Africa

and features a carnelian agate to the front

With the name Mo Taferl engraved on the back

Inner circumference: 7 inches

Georgian Amethyst "Dove Of Peace" Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant 15k gold Victoria was "pleased to orderDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 A cool antique seal fob pendant set with a gorgeous amethyst base, intaglio carved with a dove with olive branch. In the Biblical story, Noah sends Doves to search for land as he was floating in the ocean, in his ark. When the doves came back they brought an olive twig in their beak. This twig was a symbol of dry land. Since then white doves with twigs in their beaks have become a symbol of peace. It's crafted in 15k gold