V I N T A G E // ornate heart / sterling silver filigree heart with carved bone cabochon / a pendant

a sweet and detailed heart pendant that tells a story of the levels and layers of true love. it's carved bone in the style of scrimshaw, thought the ink in the carvings had faded from the Asian scene, so it's now only visible when held at an angle and the carvings catch the light given the scene on the bone and the spun silver design this is likely an old Chinese pendant and it's very possible it's antique sterling silver and carved bone M E A S U R E M E N T S  ~35.5mm north to south (excluding bail) ~4mm bail opening weighs 5.6g see photo of pendant and penny for scale C O N D I T I O N  in good vintage, maybe antique condition some minor bends throughout the silver setting the carved bone's etchings are still crisp, but the ink that would have made the etchings easily visible has faded/washed away over time round bail is NOT soldered shut HEAVY patina throughout the silver This is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of havin