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Victorian 15ct Gold, Turquoise Blue Enamel & Natural Split Pearl Heart Shaped Pendant

703Y
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Written by Olly Gerrish

Hearts are such a lovely gift to give to someone that you love and this pretty 15ct gold heart pendant could be a strong contender. It was made circa 1880-1900 and has been enamelled in a criss cross design with turquoise blue enamel with natural split pearls in between. Traditionally the colour turquoise sent a secret message to the receiver to “Forget me not” and pearls stood for “Purity”. On the reverse is a glazed locket that would originally have held a lock of hair.

The Details

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Item Number:
703Y
Materials:
Dimensions:
25 mm (H) x 18 mm (W) x 7 mm (D)
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
6 months ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 15ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
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