Antique 14K Gold Lorgnette Pendant danglers 5" W x 2" L

5" W x 2" L including dangler

bringing to mind a mysteriously beautiful goddess with a ring of fiery ladies in waiting

This sweet enamel pendant with turquoise enamel

or perhaps the Greek goddess Chloris

The ancient novel Metamorphoses

Antique 14K Gold Lorgnette Pendant danglers 5" W x 2" LSimply put, a lorgnette is a pair of spectacles (glasses) mounted on a handle. The word comes from the French lorgne which means to take a sidelong look at. Lorngettes were invented in England by George Adams circa 1770 and remained popular into the early 1800s as more elaborate forms were created. This Edwardian pair is made of 14 karat yellow gold and is hinged at the nose piece, folding compactly to fit neatly into a pocket or reticule for easy