Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur" platinum making the flowers really stand

making the flowers really stand out

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

At the beginning of the 19th Century

5ct approx

converted from a brooch

Georgian Chalcedony Hourglass Charm "Tempora Mutantur" platinum making the flowers really standDATE: 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