Neat hinged lid, footed jewelry or trinket box made of the uncommon mineral Rhodonite having brass frame and hardware. This box has 4 square column corners of fine deep red stone specimens. Rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790’s in the Ural Mountains of Russia near Maloe Sidelnikovo, and was called "orletz" by the locals, Russian for “the Eagle Stone” because people began to notice eagles in the region often carried small pieces of the stone to their nests. It soon became tradition to place small Rhodonite stones in their babies’ cradles as well. The custom was later extended to giving Rhodonite to travelers as a protective stone. It was later found in a few small deposits across the world, including Canada, Australia, Brazil, Sweden, Peru, and England. In the United States it has been found in North Carolina, Colorado, New Jersey, and has been named as the state gem of Massachusetts. Measures 4 3/4" L x 3 1/4" W x 2 1/8" H. Weighs 19g.
Pre-sale estimate $150 - 300
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