Antique Georgian Mourning Hair Locket Bracelet 18ct Gold Circa 1820 Topaz

Antique Georgian Mourning Hair Locket Bracelet 18ct Gold Circa 1820 TopazA fascinating Antique Georgian Mourning bracelet from the early 19th Century featuring a large 18ct Gold double sided locket with a magnificent display of curled hair and forget me nots beautifully preserved behind a glass window Mourning jewellery was worn in remembrance of a deceased loved one and sometimes contained a lock of their hair so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearer. Two strands of neatly plated brown hair form the

The Victorians loved romance and Heart and Keys were one of many popular motifs exchanged between lovers to represent the special bond and trust they share with one another as the recipient is symbolically granted full access and possession of the giver’s heart

They’re set in a silver frame and have been skilfully cut with a dazzling array of triangular facets at the back

Face measures: 15mm across x 7mm down x 4mm depth

The shamrock

Smith – February 1965”

7ct each (22ct total) with a golden-honey hue

Harlequin jewellery is named after the colourful costumes of the 16th century comedy actors of the same name

They’ve been a favourite of kings and emperors throughout history and are considered a stone of the heart

FACE MEASURES: Height 19mm x Width 18mm x Depth 8mm

This wonderful antique snake brooch is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and displays a rather cheerful expression

ornate design with an extension of links and two bolt ring clasps at the bottom for the locket to hang from

FACE MEASURES: Height 10mm x Width 10mm x Depth 4mm