Imperial Russian Bowenite Egg Pendant chain and to the reverse the

and to the reverse the letters V

Made at a time when paste gemstones could command as much (or more) as the gemstones they emulated

Given the circumstances

The base remains uncarved

with flowers and scroll-like foliage on one side (pictured) and ivy leaves and a blank shield on the other (presumably with the intention of it's owner adding a monogram)

Imperial Russian Bowenite Egg Pendant chain and to the reverse theDATE: Imperial Russian, c. 1900 A beautiful pre revolution Russian egg pendant dating from the turn of the 20th century. It's carved from a single piece of bowenite a form of jade with silver fittings for wear as a charm or pendant. The colour is gorgeous, ranging from yellow to green depending on the light. STONES Bowenite MEASUREMENTS 1. 8 x 1. 0cm WEIGHT 2. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver CONDITION Excellent