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Secretive, sentimental and sweet, lockets are a guaranteed hit with any girl. Here are some ideas for making yours uniquely personal.
Discover MoreThis heart pendant has everything if you are a lover of GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). jewels. In the centre is a forget me not set with turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms. In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. with a green gold stem and leaves on a yellow gold stippled ground. Around it are six clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set amethysts interspersed with six chrysolites within coiled gold settings. The baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone to a chain. has also been set with an amethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning 'a remedy against drunkedness', it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald. and two chrysolites. This was a popular combination of gem stones in the 1820s. On the reverse is a heart shaped glazed locket that contains a lock of braided hair.
A beautiful keepsake from an admirer presented over two hundred years ago.
Perfection!
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Secretive, sentimental and sweet, lockets are a guaranteed hit with any girl. Here are some ideas for making yours uniquely personal.
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