{"title":"Antique \u0026 Vintage Carnelian Jewellery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eCelebrate the radiant warmth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"599\"\u003ecarnelian\u003c\/strong\u003e, the gemstone of \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"654\"\u003ecourage, creativity, and vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e, in our collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eantique and vintage carnelian jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Loved for its rich orange-red hue and smooth polish, carnelian has been treasured since \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eancient Egypt and Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e, when it was believed to bring strength and protection to its wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eGeorgian and Victorian eras\u003c\/strong\u003e, carnelian became especially popular in \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eseal fobs, intaglio rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003emourning jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e, often engraved with coats of arms or sentimental mottos. Its deep, fiery tones made it a favourite material for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003egentlemen’s signet rings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003ecameo carvings\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolising endurance and dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eBy the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eEdwardian and Art Deco periods\u003c\/strong\u003e, jewellers continued to celebrate carnelian’s versatility — setting it in gold and silver to create elegant pendants, bracelets, and rings that remain timeless today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e✨ Genuine antique \u0026amp; vintage carnelian jewellery\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e✨ Symbol of courage, energy \u0026amp; creativity\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e✨ Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian \u0026amp; Art Deco designs\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e✨ Free UK \u0026amp; worldwide insured delivery\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e✨ Presented in our signature Parkin \u0026amp; Gerrish packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003efiery beauty of carnelian jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e — jewels of strength, history, and warmth, crafted to be worn and cherished for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-18ct-gold-signet-ring-with-carnelian","title":"Victorian 18ct Gold Signet Ring with Carnelian","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Leading UK N 1\/2\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA gorgeous 18ct gold signet ring with a hard carnelian stone. It was made in London in 1888, likely for someone called J. Hall. This name is engraved inside. On the shoulders are beautiful incised grooves that frame the carnelian stone perfectly. It looks very smart when worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note this ring measures leading UK N 1\/2, so will likely fit someone around UK M. It can be resized.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39589393563787,"sku":"44N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/victorian-18ct-gold-signet-ring-with-carnelian-250874.jpg?v=1751965591"},{"product_id":"french-georgian-gold-cased-carnelian-intaglio-seal-with-pheasant","title":"Georgian Gold \u0026 Carnelian Intaglio Seal with Dove \u0026 Olive Branch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful Georgian seal with an intaglio of a dove with an olive branch in its beak on a carnelian stone. It dates circa 1800-1820s. It has engraved in 'PAIX' which translates as 'peace' in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoves have many meanings associated with them. They are \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost the easily tamed birds and the white dove has been a symbol of peace, innocence and love since Ancient Egypt. It is also the bird associated with Venus, the Goddess of Love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace. It comes from the Old Testament story of Noah’s ark. After the Flood, Noah released a dove from his ship and when it came back, it was holding an olive branch in its beak, showing that there was land again. The dove also appears in the New Testament and in Christian art as a symbol of the Holy Spirit of God, the innocence of Mary, and as a messenger from God. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive also appears in many ancient texts in relation with peace. In Virgil’s \u003cem\u003eAeneid\u003c\/em\u003e, for instance, the main character holds an olive branch to offer peace, and in other texts there are records of Roman generals holding up an olive branch to ask for peace after being defeated in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeals were used in the past for sealing letters or important documents. They can, of course, still be used for this today - as well as be worn on a fine gold chain around the neck or wrist. They are the most delightful miniature works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39594856317067,"sku":"28N","price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/georgian-gold-carnelian-intaglio-seal-with-dove-olive-branch-337995.jpg?v=1752034020"},{"product_id":"regency-gold-cased-watch-key-with-carnelian-and-white-chalcedony","title":"Regency Gold Cased Watch Key with Carnelian and White Chalcedony","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe think these delightful watch keys make elegant and quirky pendants. In the Regency times, even something as mundane as a watch key was given careful  thought and consideration. The design turns the key into a decorative jewel. Bring out the Pride - but perhaps not the Prejudice - in you!\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39788060082315,"sku":"202N","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/regency-gold-cased-watch-key-with-carnelian-and-white-chalcedony-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-342828.jpg?v=1751988708"},{"product_id":"large-regency-gold-cased-watch-key-with-carnelian","title":"Large Regency Gold Cased Watch Key with Carnelian","description":"A large watch key with a diamond shape carnelian on both sides. It dates circa 1820s- 1830s. We think these delightful watch keys make elegant and quirky pendants. In the Regency times, even something as mundane as a watch key was given careful  thought and consideration. The design turns the key into a decorative jewel. Bring out the Pride - but perhaps not the Prejudice - in you!","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39788071616651,"sku":"201N","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/large-regency-gold-cased-watch-key-with-carnelian-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-359113.jpg?v=1752011628"},{"product_id":"regency-carnelian-roman-seal-with-an-intaglio-of-the-greek-goddess-daphne","title":"Regency Carnelian Roman Seal with an Intaglio of the Greek Goddess Daphne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 9ct gold seal has a delicate openwork design, which encases a carnelian intaglio of the Greek Goddess Daphne. \u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was made circa 1800-1820. This would be very much a souvenir of the Grand Tour. 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The subject is the Greek Goddess Daphne (Greek D\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaphnē\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Greek Mythology, the personification of the laurel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea tree whose leaves, formed into garlands, were particularly associated with Apollo. \u003c\/span\u003eTraditionally, the special position of the laurel was connected with Apollo’s love for Daphne, the beautiful daughter of a river god, who lived a pastoral existence in either Thessaly, the Peloponnese, or Syria. She rejected every lover, including Apollo. When the god pursued her, Daphne prayed to the Earth or to her father to rescue her, whereupon she was transformed into a laurel. Apollo appropriated the laurel for poets and, in Rome, for triumphs. 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This seal is meaning literally 'like a moth to a flame', as a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e moth are instinctually attracted to a flame. It is as if the flamed “pulls” the moth toward it. \u003c\/span\u003eThis idiom alludes figuratively to this inexorable attraction. We wonder what was the original owner's weakness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeals were used in the past for sealing letters or important documents. They can, of course, still be used for this today - as well as be worn on a fine gold chain around the neck or wrist. 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