A nineteenth-century rose quartz seal, set in a 9ct gold mount and suspended as a pendant.
The stone is engraved with the name “Agnes” in intaglio, originally intended for use as a personal wax seal. The quartz has a soft, translucent blush tone with natural variation. When impressed, the seal produces a clear inscription of the name.
Wax seals were used for centuries to secure and authenticate letters, acting as a personal mark pressed into softened wax. By the nineteenth century, they were often carried as watch fobs, combining practical function with a more private sense of identity.
A nineteenth-century rose quartz seal, set in a 9ct gold mount and suspended as a pendant.
The stone is engraved with the name “Agnes” in intaglio, originally intended for use as a personal wax seal. The quartz has a soft, translucent blush tone with natural variation. When impressed, the seal produces a clear inscription of the name.
Wax seals were used for centuries to secure and authenticate letters, acting as a personal mark pressed into softened wax. By the nineteenth century, they were often carried as watch fobs, combining practical function with a more private sense of identity.
