A most enchanting survivor from the early twentieth century, this delightful citrine spinner is a jewel that invites both admiration and touch. Fashioned in warm 9ct gold and centred with a richly hued faceted citrine, the stone is held within a fine openwork frame that allows it to rotate freely - a gentle, golden whirl at the slightest movement.
Citrine spinners such as this were cherished novelties of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, often gifted as talismans of calm and clarity. Long before the modern vocabulary of “fidget jewellery”, these rotating gems offered quiet amusement and a pleasing sense of tactility. One might imagine them turning thoughtfully between gloved fingers in a railway carriage, or glinting softly at a candlelit supper.
This example is particularly fine. The citrine glows with that unmistakable honeyed warmth so beloved in the period, and the gold has mellowed beautifully with age. Fully hallmarked on frame for Chester, with the date letter U confirming 1920, it sits squarely at the cusp of Edwardian elegance and early Art Deco confidence.
Today, it lends itself effortlessly to modern wear. Suspended from a fine gold chain, it makes a conversation-starting necklace - or, if one is so inclined, a most refined and satisfyingly discreet fidget spinner for idle moments.
Details
Metal: 9ct gold
Stone: Citrine
Weight: 10.4 grams
Measurements: 29 x 27 x 18 mm (excluding bail)
Hallmarks: - 375 for 9ct gold, Chester Assay Office, Date Letter U for 1920 (
A jewel with a past, a purpose, and a playful spirit, proof that some pleasures never go out of fashion.
A most enchanting survivor from the early twentieth century, this delightful citrine spinner is a jewel that invites both admiration and touch. Fashioned in warm 9ct gold and centred with a richly hued faceted citrine, the stone is held within a fine openwork frame that allows it to rotate freely - a gentle, golden whirl at the slightest movement.
Citrine spinners such as this were cherished novelties of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, often gifted as talismans of calm and clarity. Long before the modern vocabulary of “fidget jewellery”, these rotating gems offered quiet amusement and a pleasing sense of tactility. One might imagine them turning thoughtfully between gloved fingers in a railway carriage, or glinting softly at a candlelit supper.
This example is particularly fine. The citrine glows with that unmistakable honeyed warmth so beloved in the period, and the gold has mellowed beautifully with age. Fully hallmarked on frame for Chester, with the date letter U confirming 1920, it sits squarely at the cusp of Edwardian elegance and early Art Deco confidence.
Today, it lends itself effortlessly to modern wear. Suspended from a fine gold chain, it makes a conversation-starting necklace - or, if one is so inclined, a most refined and satisfyingly discreet fidget spinner for idle moments.
Details
Metal: 9ct gold
Stone: Citrine
Weight: 10.4 grams
Measurements: 29 x 27 x 18 mm (excluding bail)
Hallmarks: - 375 for 9ct gold, Chester Assay Office, Date Letter U for 1920 (
A jewel with a past, a purpose, and a playful spirit, proof that some pleasures never go out of fashion.
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