Scrumptious Georgian Acrostic Locket 'Regard' Heart Ca1820

£6,850.00

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These Georgian acrostic larger hearts are getting harder to find , especially of this quality. Acrostically spelling ‘ Regard’ with the first letter of each gem stone; Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond. This was often the way people communicated with each other in the Georgian times, in secret and in code, with hidden. messages and meanings… The heart is a lovely, butter coloured 18ct gold, worked with fine details. The gem stones are original to the period and are of cuts supporting this. They are in great condition with no nicks, fractures or cracks. The heart opens up to reveal a glass compartment where moments of loved ones can be kept. A fine chain leads up to a bail. Measurement of heart: 29.2mm x 27mm. This heart is in the most lovely of conditions and a very desirable and collectible piece. Layaway options available.

Materials: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond, 18ct gold (tested)

Weight: 11.63g

Dimensions: Heart: 29.2mm x 27mm, With chain: 78.2mm, Bail: 15.3mm

Date and Origin: Ca 1820, England

Provenance: England

These Georgian acrostic larger hearts are getting harder to find , especially of this quality. Acrostically spelling ‘ Regard’ with the first letter of each gem stone; Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond. This was often the way people communicated with each other in the Georgian times, in secret and in code, with hidden. messages and meanings… The heart is a lovely, butter coloured 18ct gold, worked with fine details. The gem stones are original to the period and are of cuts supporting this. They are in great condition with no nicks, fractures or cracks. The heart opens up to reveal a glass compartment where moments of loved ones can be kept. A fine chain leads up to a bail. Measurement of heart: 29.2mm x 27mm. This heart is in the most lovely of conditions and a very desirable and collectible piece. Layaway options available.