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Free Australia ShippingThis necklace is so pretty. It was made circa 1830. The dove of peace is beautifully modelled and it has a tiny heart hanging from its beak. There are two drops below the dove. 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 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 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. The fine chain terminates in a matching clasp.
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