{"product_id":"antique-reverse-intaglio-rock-crystal-jet-and-diamond-pendant-depicting-hermes-and-chelone","title":"Antique Reverse Intaglio Rock Crystal, Jet and Diamond Pendant depicting Hermes and Chelone","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Notice: Shipping will be paused from 1st June to 14th June 2026 due to annual leave. All orders will be processed and dispatched starting 15th June, thank you very much,  x Virginia \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA striking early 20th Century oval pendant centring on a reverse-engraved rock crystal tablet, depicting Hermes the Greek messenger of the gods striding dynamically atop a tortoise, caduceus raised and cloak in motion. The tortoise references the myth of Chelone, the nymph transformed by Hermes as divine punishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn unusual and finely executed subject, rendered with exceptional precision by an accomplished lapidary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe crystal is mounted above a jet ground: its deep, velvety black providing a dramatic foil that makes the pale grey engraving luminous by contrast. The border is set with alternating white gold plaques of old-cut stones totalling approximately 0.20 carats. The reverse is finished in gold with a beaded frame, originally closed by a plug-in frame, now lacking. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe pendant is offered with both its original 67 cm platinum chain and a later black silk cordelière with platinum clasp, the latter complementing the piece particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e A pendant of considerable presence, worn to striking effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nacarat London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48234640179357,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/2674\/9853\/files\/IntaglioPendant-25.jpg?v=1778588221","url":"https:\/\/www.nacaratlondon.com\/products\/antique-reverse-intaglio-rock-crystal-jet-and-diamond-pendant-depicting-hermes-and-chelone","provider":"Nacarat London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}