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Georgian 15ct Gold Locket Spelling Love

13N
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual rectangular shaped locket that opens to reveal a plaited lock of hair. It was made circa 1800-1820 when jewels that sent secret coded messages were popular. This locket spells “Love”. Each first letter of each stone is the key. Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Vermeil Garnet & Emerald. It would have been worn to remember someone whose lock of hair it contains. Around the edge is a snake design that further accentuates the message. The snake had become symbolic of the re-birth of the deceased into the next, spiritual life.

The Details
Ollys Pick

A rare piece

Essentials

Item Number:
13N
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 2.5 cm
Width 1 1 cm
Stones 2.5 mm by 2 mm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
6 years ago

Hallmarks

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

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Slight dents to the reverse, commensurate with age

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