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Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
Find Out MoreA beautifully modelled dove that is holding a quatrefoilA shape with four leaves or petals. More drop set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. More split pearls. It is known as a Saint Esprit that translates as the Holy Ghost and is a dove shaped religious symbol. St Esprit jewels were popular in the late eighteenth century as religious icons. They were particularly popular in France but there are English examples and this is one of them. It is two colour gold and has been set with graded 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. More that underlines the message “Forget me not” after the flower of the same name. On the reverse is a glazed locket that may have contained hair. It is suspended on a 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold chain which is a later addition.
Dove unmarked, tested to 15ct gold
Chain marked 15 (for 15ct gold)
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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