This incredible 1600s Stuart crystal features the initials “R W” weaved with gold thread atop finely woven hair. Underneath the slide it is engraved with the additional initials of “T B” in a beautiful cursive font that was typical of the 17th century. This memento mori is encased in a lovely Stuart crystal dome with faceted edges dating to well over 300 years old. 
This was originally a slide and overtime someone accrued a collection of Stuart crystal slides and added them to an ornate gold necklace chain, as evidenced in the last photo in the gallery. Upon purchase, the slide will be removed from the necklace (it is not soldered and therefore is easily removed on and off with jewelry pliers). If desired, this can also be converted into a ring (as pictured an example of how this would look) for an additional $250. Please email us after purchase and we will send you an invoice for the additional fee.
Stuart Crystals are rock quartz crystals which were originally used to symbolize their allegiance or mourning after King Charles I’s execution in 1649. King Charles I was of the House of Stuart, hence the name Stuart Crystals. The first ones ever made featured his initials and/or portrait, and later on in the 17th century they were made with intricately woven hairs, memento mori dedications, and gold threaded cyphers. 
Materials: 22k gold.