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Georgian 9ct Gold Harlequin Gem Set Memorial Brooch

339R
274 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual and colourful 9ct gold Georgian mourning brooch that was made circa 1800-1820. It has been pinch collet set with different coloured gemstones with foiled backs around a central glazed compartment that contains a woven lock of hair. The stones are almandine garnet, citrine, chalcedony, topaz and pink tourmaline. A foil and closed back combination is a signature element in Georgian jewellery. This process served to intensify coloured stones, so that they twinkled in candlelit settings. While the foiling may have tarnished and faded with time, it is still appreciated as a quintessentially Georgian technology. There is also a repoussee band of gold worked with a roses design around the hair compartment.

Ollys Pick

A special and rare brooch

Item Number
339R
Measurements
Height 2.2cm
Width 2.5cm
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 9ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
4 years ago
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