Dainty Magnifying Pool of Light Charm

in 14k Gold

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Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.

A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass. Its crystal magnifies whatever is laid beneath it. We love these beautifully-made old charms, and like our favorite examples, this one has lots of symbolic potential.

Materials

14k gold
Crystal

Age

c. 1940 - 1950

Dimensions

Measures approx 13.6 x 17.1 mm, excluding pendant ring; thickness is approx 7.2 mm.

Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, mid 20th century charm, whose broad 14k yellow gold bezel frames an optically clear, two-domed, crystal cabochon. This little charm is strikingly minimal— its transparent crystal reads like a drop of water, suspended inside a gold ring. It has a serene visual quality when worn alone on a slender chain. This charm was probably intended as a small magnifying glass.