Vintage St Christopher Gold Ingot Pendant portrait ring with a beautiful miniature painting

with a beautiful miniature painting on the top (under domed glass) depicting Lady Hope leaning on an anchor by the sea awaiting the return of her lover

The French motto reads: "LA LUNE TE FEU" which translates literally as The Moon Fires You

Of the exceptionally high quality you'd expect from a Russian piece of this era

the harlequin multi-coloured gemstones represents Agriculture (Polyhymnia) - as in a bountiful harvest

with lovely antique patina

Vintage St Christopher Gold Ingot Pendant portrait ring with a beautiful miniature paintingDATE: Vintage, 1990s A cool and unusual vintage gold ingot pendant featuring a St Christopher, the patron saint of travellers. To the reverse is engraved "St Christopher Protect Me, 0195 Limited Edition". It dates from the 1990s, modelled in 9 karat gold complete with diamond set bail MEASUREMENTS 3. 8 x 1. 4cm WEIGHT 5. 1g MARKS English import marks, Birmingham assay office 9k gold CONDITION Very good, with fine patina