1960s Maritime Charms

1960s Maritime CharmsYOU ARE RUNNING INTO DANGER. Two vintage enamelled charms following a maritime theme: a sailing boat and a red and white chequerboard signal flag. The latter has two meanings under the International Code of Signals: either standing for the letter "U", or raised to signal that "you are running into danger". They're crafted in 9 carat gold with English assay marks and date from the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Era: Vintage, circa 1960 Size: 16. 7mm

Condition: Fair vintage condition

and having swallow tattoos

apparently immobile yet it is perpetual motion

34ct (calculated)

indeed one of the few 20th century jewellers to become a true household name

in cameo relief on the round head

and little rose cut diamond points accent the gaps between the principal stones - old mine and old European cut diamonds totalling a little under a carat in weight

Stones: Rose Cut Diamond (approx

with impossibly intricate engraved details and alternating settings home to rose cut diamonds and rubies

A couple of nibbles to the pavilion facet edges

Crafted in 18 carat gold and silver

dotted with bezel-set diamonds and sapphire