Georgian Pearl Miser's Purse Charm band rings and would have been exchanged

and would have been exchanged as wedding bands

demantoid garnet

larger than they often are

and complete with the original gem set bail

Georgian Pearl Miser's Purse Charm band rings and would have been exchangedDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 An unusual Georgian Miser's Purse charm in 18k gold. It comprises interlinked gold hoops to form the main body, with a hinged top section that opens to grant access. While there's not enough room inside for actual coins, it's a perfect size to hold a single pill probably not its original intended use, but still. Incidentally, an archaic approach to make pills more easy to swallow (practised until as recently as the 19th