WW1 Paste Gemstone Touch Wud Charm coins The name "harlequin" has long

The name "harlequin" has long been used to describe jewellery set with many different coloured gemstones

In Victorian symbolic tradition

Cute vintage bracelet comprising 17 coins

50ct Blue Sapphire - certified natural with no indication of heat treatment

The history of the heart shape diamond can be traced back over 500 years

WW1 Paste Gemstone Touch Wud Charm coins The name "harlequin" has longDATE: WW1, c. 1915 A rare original First World War period 'Touch Wud' good luck charm in the form of character 'John Bull', complete with a top hat, arms and legs, with two white paste eyes and blue, pink and white buttons. These charms were often given to soldiers when leaving for war. The back of the charm features a portrait but who could possibly be? An army general? The king? Crafted in silver throughout, circa 1915. STONES Paste Gemstones