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Wedding bands, production samples, cheapie antiques and discounted EW styles are discounted up to 75% off. Sale ends at 11:59pm EST on April 1.

Georgian “Merit Claims Love” Heart Pendant

$5,500

The common “Gage d’Amitié” (or “friendship token”) message appears on the reverse, and the more unusual “Merit claims love” adorns the front. A white enamel and 18k gold heart pendant encloses a carefully braided piece of hair. Made in 1752, the same year Benjamin Franklin reportedly carried out his famous kite experiment.

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  • Materials

    18k gold (tests), newer top ring and bale test as 10k gold, white enamel, rock crystal, hair, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    Dated 1752

  • Condition

    Very good - enamel loss in several places along the edges places

  • Size

    1 1/2" length including the bale, 3/4" width, 18" chain

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

RelatedHistory Lesson

Hair Jewelry:Worn in Remembrance

Jewelry made from hair allowed the bereaved to keep their loved one with them always.

RelatedHistory Lesson

HEARTS:The Symbol of Love

The double-clefted heart icon was born in the Middle Ages.