Engraved in reverse on ethereal chalcedony, the phrase “Tho lost to sight, to memory dear” was a 19th-century expression of remembrance—often exchanged between lovers or friends facing long separation. The sentiment reflects the Victorian preoccupation with loss, distance, and the endurance of affection across time and space. Originally meant to press into wax as a private message, this exceptionally elegant seal now hangs as a pendant: it's a reminder that what’s cherished in memory is never truly gone.
MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), chalcedony, new 14k gold chain
AGE: c. 1840
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 1 1/2" length including the bale, 5/8" width, 18" chain