Victorian Turquoise "Lucky Bean" Charm swiss lapis Signed Cartier 750

Signed Cartier 750

THE most adorable antique necklace

the archetypal early 20th century half-hoop - excellently preserved with a gorgeous antique patina

the stones said to represent the past

but I'm even more excited by the stones that make up the halo around it

Victorian Turquoise "Lucky Bean" Charm swiss lapis Signed Cartier 750DATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A cute little Victorian Lucky Bean charm, crafted in 15 karat gold and set with a single turquoise cabochon. dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Lucky beans were popular throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras, allegedly inspired by the "sea beans" that would occasionally wash up on European beaches after travelling on Ocean currents from far more exotic lands. The fact they could still germinate after