Antique Victorian Gold Turquoise Pendant c.1880 marcasite around 1880-90

around 1880-90

probably quite a long time ago

inscribed with DIS ITUR AD ASTRA "Thus one goes to the stars"

This chain is entirely handmade in platinum

Antique Victorian Gold Turquoise Pendant c.1880 marcasite around 1880-90The stone draws you in immediately, a vivid pool of blue green that feels almost like a landscape seen from above, earth and sky meeting in soft, organic patterns. It has that unmistakable presence only natural turquoise can carry, bold yet calming, with a surface that seems to hold centuries of quiet formation. Framed in warm gold, the shape is gently elongated, tapering to a subtle point, giving it an elegance that feels both intentional and