Vintage British "Mad Money" Charm sterling silver

Vintage British "Mad Money" Charm sterling silverA humorous and whimsical charm, we love this little piece of history! Though not often used anymore, the term "mad money" was coined in the 1920s, and referred to the small amount of cash a woman ought to have on her at all times whether as her fare home in case she gets in a fight with her date, or as a little fun spending money should something special catch her eye! This style of charm was especially popular in the midcentury through the charm

Wood & Sons under their storied Artcarved brand

We love the kismet of matching person to signet when the pieces of the puzzle are already etched in

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With a softly domed band and ultra low rise

including deep patina and small chips to either side of the ruby

She has evidence of past sizing down

toss it in a necklace stack for a slim shine

Modelled in the (relatively) short-lived 15k standard

in an old European cut rather than a more modern brilliant

The chain can be worn long (reaching about mid-stomach or so

Channel set in the diagonal bands

width is 5