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GeorgianHeart Locketwith Garnet Bow
This Georgian locket is fashioned in the shape of a heart (this piece predates the cleft heart we use today) surmounted by a bow set with flat cut garnets. The heart (obviously) represents love, the bow (or knot) is a symbol of eternity and loyalty. The locket fittings tests as 10k gold. Hangs from a new 14k gold chain.
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- Materials
10k gold (tests), glass, 18 1.5mm flat cut garnets, 3mm center garnet, new 14k gold chain
- Age
c. 1780
- Condition
Very good
- Size
1 x 5/8" locket, 18" chain
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