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A sweet silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It has been engraved with three bold little flowers. It would make a sweet present to a child}

A sweet silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It has been engraved with a stylised leaf design. It would be ideal as a Christening present}

A sweet silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More heart shaped locket that was made in the 1950s. It opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It has been partially engraved with a stylised leaf design on the front. A sweet gift to someone that you love}

The opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More in this heart shaped pendant is quite large and is a glorious mixture of bright flashes of pure apple green, blue and red. Because opal has the colours of other gems, the Romans thought it was the most precious and powerful of all. The Bedouins believed that opals contained lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. When Australia’s mines began to produce opals commercially in the 1890s, it quickly became the world’s primary source for this October birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. More. The opal is framed in 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 with a 15ct gold baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone.  The bail is normally placed in the centre of the necklace where the pendant hangs. More that you can easily slide a slim chain through. It is hard to put an exact date on when this pendant was made but I think around 1950-1960. if you love opals this is a really good example}

This is a charming 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1780. It is an intriguing design with a bobble shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More and a heart with a crown. There appears to be a Tudor rose in the centre. It cannot be sized}

A finely made 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More bow brooch with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with syntheticA man-made material with essentially the same optical, chemical and physical properties as its natural counterpart, but completely artificial. Commonly used for calibré settings due to the colour matching possibilities. More sapphires and diamonds. It was made by a company called Pistol & Pulker which was run by Franz Pulker and Gustav Pistol. They operated between 1867-1922 in Vienna, Austria. At this time synthetic sapphires were used in a lot of jewellery. In 1902, the French chemist Auguste Verneuil announced a process for producing synthetic rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More crystals. Following this successful process Verneuil focussed his efforts on making synthetic sapphires which he achieved in 1909. Verneuil patented the process of producing synthetic blue sapphires in 1911. They became the rage and were used all over Europe in Art Deco jewels. This bow brooch has been set with a central fifteen pointA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a}

This is a charming pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It takes the form of a witch's heart with stylised stems, a leaf set with graded diamonds and a flower head set with an aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is, as the name suggests, a pale green bluish to medium dark blue member of the beryl family. Due to its lovely, limpid color and its durability aquamarine has been one of the most popular gemstones from ancient times to the present day. 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. The birthstone of March and 19th year ann... More. It has a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More set baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone.  The bail is normally placed in the centre of the necklace where the pendant hangs. More so that it can be worn as a pendant, but there is also a brooch fitting so it can be worn as a brooch too. The front is silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More and the reverse 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. It has long been a tradition for lovers to gift each other with witch’s hearts as love tokens to symbolise that they have been “bewitched” with love. It is typical of the Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More period with the flowing naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any}

This pretty 15ct gold heart pendant was made circa 1860-1880 and is studded with turquoise. Turquoise represented the "Forget me not" flower and would have sent a sweet message of remembrance and love to the receiver. The reverse has a glazed locket which would have contained a lock of hair but can now be used to put a photograph inside. It is as appropriate today as a gift of love as it was in the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More period}

This is a really pretty 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 heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been enamelled with strawberry red enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More in a woven criss cross design interspersed with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split pearls. On the reverse is a glazed locket section for a photograph. it can be worn on a daily basis}

A charming silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More brooch that was made circa 1860-1880. At this time there was a great interest in botanical flora and fauna, so brooches and lockets were made that featured different flowers. This brooch has been finely enamelled with primroses. A lovely brooch to celebrate spring and hope for the future}

An 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold French, early 19th Century pendant, set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More pearls onto blue glass with a black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More urn and flower motif. It is an impressive piece of jewellery, very well made and unusual. It hinges open on the back and originally would had held a lock of hair. It looks fantastic on a black velvet ribbon. At the time, France had lost a lot of men due to The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) which were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions. It produced a brief period of French domination over most of continental Europe. It is likely this pendant was specially commissioned in memory of a loved one that died during this time.}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. More in Chester in 1898. It takes the form of two hearts. One has been set with an old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More, the other with a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More within star settings. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More are bifurcated that gives the ring a lighter look. It would have been a betrothal ring and is as appropriate now to wear as an engagement ring as it was in 1898!}

A sweet 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold ring that was assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. More in London in 1981. It is composed of two hearts that hinge open to reveal two initials P and D. In each heart there is a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More within a star setting. What a lovely and unusual ring to give as a betrothal gift}

A charming 15ct gold round locket that was made circa 1820. On both sides it has been set with turquoise in a flower and leaf circular pattern in raised yellow gold. The use of turquoise literally means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. Both sides have a plain round centre that could be engraved with a monogram if wished. Inside is a glazed locket that would have originally held a lock of hair }

A very pretty 9ct gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a heart shaped amethyst surrounded by natural split pearls. The bale has also been set with natural split pearls. Amethyst is the birthstone for Pisces and the month of February, and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage. }

This heart pendant was made circa 1910. It has been set with an opal that displays greens, blues and reds. It can be worn on a fine trace link chain }

A beautiful 18ct gold pendant with silver settings that was imported into France circa 1880. In the centre is a large pear shaped garnet. It has been hollowed out on the reverse and has been foiled. This is to show off the Burgundy red colour. Around the garnet in a scalloped design are graded small rose diamonds. At the top is a bow set with more rose diamonds. There is a small bale for a chain to go through. On the reverse is a brooch fitting that unscrews so you have a choice of wearing it as a pendant or a brooch. This was common in antique European jewellery }

This is quite a large heart shaped locket that was made circa 1910. It has been engraved with ivy leaves which literally mean "Cling to me" On the reverse is a monogram ELR within a shield shape surrounded by a foliate design with more ivy leaves. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. }

A very pretty late Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is composed of a pansy which is a pun on the French words “Pensee a moi” which mean “Think of me”. The stones are Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and a Diamond in the centre. The first letter of each stone spells “Regard”. The shank has foliage repoussé work on the shoulders. These rings were highly popular in the early 1800s and were given as tokens of love. }

A very pretty pair of silver drop earrings that were made circa 1890-1910. They have been set with white paste with a pear shaped pink paste in each one with fine silver wire work surrounds. Above is a white paste within a similar wire work design. The backs have a lovely design on the silver. They look so pretty when worn. }

This is a very pretty heart shaped pendant that is typical of the style of jewellery that was made in the early 1900s. The fashions were pale coloured satins, lace and silks and so the jewellery reflected the lightness of the dresses and was delicate looking. This heart is a classic Edwardian piece of jewellery and has been enamelled in turquoise and white enamel with a tiny rose diamond set heart in the centre with a small natural pearl. It can be worn on a trace link chain }

A delightful brooch that was made circa 1910-1920. It has a Royal blue enamel base. Mounted on the enamel is a silver basket of flowers which has been set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) There is marcasite around the edge and marcasite flowers at either end. Marcasite to all intents and purposes looks and is cut like rose diamonds as it glitters when it catches the light. What a lovely gift instead of a bunch of flowers! }

An unusual brooch that was made circa 1880. It has been set with graded Bohemian garnets which as the title suggests were mined in Bohemia which was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire at that time. They have a wonderful Burgundy red colour and were always rose cut to show this off. This brooch is a lovely design with a sweet bow at the bottom so I am sure that it would have been given to a lady by an admirer }

A fine quality silver and marcasite brooch that was made in the 1920s. It is the form of a basket of flowers within a rectangular frame. It has a pale blue guilloché enamel background. Guilloché is a decorative technique in which a very precise, intricate and repetitive pattern is mechanically engraved into the underlying silver via engine turning then the translucent enamel is applied. The graded marcasite (iron pyrites) glitters like rose diamonds in certain lights so it is a pretty brooch to wear for all occasions and a lovely gift to give to someone you love }

An unusual and really pretty heart shaped Georgian pendant that was made circa 1800-1820. It has been set with natural split pearls and square cushion cut almandine garnets. The crystal casing hinges open on the reverse and once housed hair. Hearts such as this example would have been given as tokens of love }

An unusual Georgian mourning locket in the form of a draped urn that was made circa 1800-1820. It has been set with natural split pearls and almandine garnets. The crystal casing hinges open on the reverse and once housed hair. A rare and beautiful piece of jewellery }

A pretty paste and marcasite silver pendant made circa 1910-1925 in France, in the typical delicate style of the period. The French made wonderful delicate pretty jewellery and this necklace is no exception. It was the costume jewellery of the day which imitated the much more expensive diamond, green garnet, pink sapphire and platinum pendant. Having said that this pendant has been hand made and the paste and marcasite have been hand set, a time consuming and pleasing result as wearable today as it was in the early 20th century }

A useful 9ct rose gold padlock that can either be used to join a bracelet or worn on a chain around the neck. It hinges open. It was made circa 1910. }

This is a really special piece of jewellery and like nothing that we have seen before. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold and was made circa 1890-1910. It is a double sided heart shaped pendant with a rope edging. On one side are nine naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split pearls and on the other are paveA style of setting in which the stones are set as close together as possible to cover the entire field of the setting for a cobblestone (or “paved”) effect where the setting does not show. More set old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds so you can wear it whichever side you choose. Pearls in the daytime and diamonds at night!}

This is a sweet heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a natural split pearl set in to a diamond shaped setting. It would be an ideal Valentine's present as it means "You are my Diamond" and the pearl "To Eternity" }

An unusual early pendant that is shaped like a scent bottle. It has been engraved with flower sprays on both sides. It is suspended from a Georgian 9ct gold split ring so you can add other charms to this piece }

A good looking 9ct gold heart shaped locket that was made in Birmingham in 1918. Plain heart lockets are hard to find as mostly they were rather ornate so this is a smart look. It opens to reveal one compartment for a photograph }

A very pretty heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It is 15ct gold with seven natural pearls set around the edge. It has been enamelled in Royal blue enamel with a white enamel border. In the centre is a small heart with a natural split pearl and seven rose diamonds around it. Above is a 15ct gold bale for a chain. This would have originally have been given as a token of love and it is as appropriate today as it was over one hundred years ago }

This is such a pretty fat 15ct gold heart shaped pendant that was made in Chester in 1899. The design is of a rose diamond set flower with diamond set leaves. When worn the little rose diamonds catch the light in a subtle way. This would be a perfect Valentine's gift }

A very pretty 9ct gold back and front heart shaped locket that was made circa 1910. The term "9ct Back & Front" and silver setting means that the paste is set in silver, the front and back are 9ct gold and the inner frames and hinges are metal. It has a swallow with a branch of flowers on one side set with three garnets and white paste. The outside design is unusual as it is scalloped. It opens to reveal two areas for photographs. The swallow was considered daring, risk-seeking, and a symbol of change for good in the future. It also meant “Everlasting love” and “loyalty” as swallows mate for life. What a lovely sentiment to pass on to someone that you love }

A stunning 18ct gold heart shaped padlock that was made circa 1830-1840 in the William 1V period. It has very fine rich and deep repousse work detail of leaves and flowers on both sides. Repousse is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing, chased work, or embossing refer to a similar technique, in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal. The two techniques are often used in conjunction which may be the case in this piece of jewellery. It hinges open so can be worn on its own or teamed with a bracelet or neck chain }

This 18ct gold brooch is so charming.  It was made circa 1900-1910 and is typical of the Edwardian period in its execution and prettiness.  The bow has been enamelled in baby blue enamel with white dots and a line of natural split pearls in the centre. Suspended from it is a small heart set with a further split pearl.  What a wonderful gift to a wife or new mother }

A beautifully designed 9ct gold Edwardian bangle that was made in Birmingham in 1912. It is two colour gold with contrasting polished rose god and yellow gold. It is in the form of a buckle with eyelets and punched decoration. It literally means “I am bound to you”. What a wonderful gift to give to someone that you love }

A great Art Deco silver pendant on a silver chain set with a rectangular cut pink paste to imitate a pink sapphire, and marcasite to imitate diamonds. This was the costume jewellery of the 1920s and looks as cutting edge now as it did then. }

A very pretty and quite large 9ct gold heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has been decorated with applied leaves and circles within a braided border. There is a natural split pearl above the leaves. It is an unusual and very wearable locket. }

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that has been set with a diamond within a star shaped setting in the centre of a kiss motif. It was made in Chester in 1894 and would have been given as a token of love. It is as wearable and meaningful today as it was back then }

A very unusual 18ct gold ring that was most likely made in Belgium and imported in to France circa 1900-1910. It is in the Art Nouveau style that was popular at the time with flowing lines that contain the witches heart. By the 18th century, the witch’s heart took on a new meaning. Lovers gifted each other with witch’s hearts as love tokens to symbolise that they’d been “bewitched” with love. This lovely style continued throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods so this ring would be a perfect engagement ring }

This is a stunning 18ct gold heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with red white and blue stones, a Ruby, Sapphire and a Diamond. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. What a patriotic piece of jewellery to wear! }

A beautiful 15ct gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been pave set with graded natural split pearls with a circle of sapphires on the left hand side with a diamond in the centre. On the reverse is a locket section. It makes a wonderful statement when worn. }

An unusual 15ct gold rectangular shaped locket that was made circa 1880-1900. It is full of meaning with the horseshoe motif facing upwards for "Good Luck" and the buckle for "I am bound to you". It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. On the reverse is an engraved monogram "E". It could also be "DEO" for God. A perfect gift to someone you love. }

A very 15ct gold pretty heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two locket sections. It has been set with a good ruby within a star shaped setting. This clearly sends a message of love to the receiver meaning that "You are the star in my life" }

A pretty silver heart shaped locket made in the 1960s that has been partially engraved with a decorative pattern on the front. It opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph. A lovely gift to someone that you love }

This is quite a large heart shaped locket with a decorative top that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It is 9ct back and front which means that the inner rims are silver and the back and front of the locket are 9ct gold. In the centre is a star motif set with red and white paste. The literal meaning is that “You are an eternal star”. It was made circa 1900-1915 and would make a wonderful gift to a loved one. }

A sweet silver heart shaped locket that was made by Georg Jensen Ltd, New Bond Street, London in the 1960s. It has been engraved with a flower and two leaves. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. A sweet gift to someone that you love }

An unusual 9ct gold bracelet that was made in 1909 in Birmingham. It has twelve engraved hearts with curb links in between and a heart shaped padlock. It is a charming bracelet to give to someone that you love. }

A wonderful example of a 15ct gold navette shaped Edwardian brooch which was made between 1990-1910. It has been finely enamelled in red and white colours and has natural pearls around the edge. The central motif is of entwined double hearts set with small rose diamonds and natural shaped split pearls. It is in excellent condition and quite rare. }

A cute silver heart shaped locket that has a been engraved with a diamond shaped pattern on the front. It opens to reveal two compartments fore photographs. A pretty gift }

A pretty silver heart shaped locket that was made in the 1960-1970 period. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. The front has been engraved with a decorative swirly pattern }

This is a really beautiful Victorian ring that was made circa 1890. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is silver. In the centre is a Columbian heart shaped emerald within a gold setting. Around it are old mine cut diamonds that have an estimated weight of two carats within silver settings. The shank splits into three as it joins the top giving the ring a lighter look. It would make the perfect engagement ring }

A really beautiful heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It is a variation on the normal pave set heart pendant in that it has a starburst of natural split pearls and diamonds around the outside. In the centre is a turquoise set forget me not with a diamond in the centre and graded split pearls around it. The bale has been set with three natural split pearls. The meaning is clear to the original receiver of this pretty pendant that she must not forget who gave it to her. The use of diamonds means "Eternal love" and the pearls are symbolic of wisdom gained through experience. Pearls are believed to offer protection, as well as attract good luck and wealth. It is also said that they are symbolic of the wearer's loyalty, generosity, integrity, and purity. On the reverse is a tiny round glazed locket containing the original lock of hair. This can be removed if wanted }

A very pretty and detailed 15ct gold heart locket that was made circa 1880-1900. The gold work above the stones is called Etruscan work. This archaeological style was popular in the 1860-1900 period as a large excavation had taken place in Italy. The gold pieces that were discovered influenced many jewellers to copy the design, the most notable being Castellani. Corded gold wire has been applied by hand after the ancient techniques to create matte and shiny surfaces and depth and relief. It has been set with two sapphires and a diamond. It opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph. }

A beautiful 15ct gold heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been pave set with natural split pearls and seven rubies that form a flower in the centre. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. Quite simply this sends a message of love that is as appropriate today as it was in the Edwardian period. }

A stunning 15ct gold necklace that was made in the early 20th century, circa 1910. The 15ct gold chain has been set with alternate turquoise and natural split pearls. Suspended from it is a 15ct gold heart shaped pendant set with lines of turquoise and natural split pearls. It has a secure clasp set with a turquoise and a natural split pearl. Turquoise was often used in the Edwardian period as it meant "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. }

An unusual heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1860 in France. It is quite fat with a curved glazed locket section on the reverse. On the front is a central natural split pearl with small rose diamonds around it then eight shaped turquoise. There is a further black enamelled pattern with fleur e lis within an engraved foliate pattern. Above is a small gold flower set with a turquoise. It looks amazing when worn. }

A very pretty and unusual brooch that was made circa 1900. It is an unusual form in that it features two weeping hearts with an inner curved sides. One heart has been set with diamonds, the other with sapphires. Above is an Earl's coronet set with diamonds. This would have been given as a token of love between two people. }