Antique Georgian Mourning Paste Locket Chain Necklace Silver Amethyst

Antique Georgian Mourning Paste Locket Chain Necklace Silver AmethystThis exquisite antique Georgian mourning locket has been beautifully preserved from the late 18th Century. It features a large glass window in the centre with a beautiful display of plaited brown hair behind that likely belonged to a loved one from long ago. Though it may seem morbid today, Mourning jewellery was extremely popular in the 18th and 19th Century. The pieces, often lockets or rings, were made as loving tributes to those who had passed, a

A classic Egyptian inspired snake bangle from the late 20th Century built around a durable steel spring that has been wrapped in 9ct gold and coils around to the serpent’s head and tail which have been delicately engraved and set with pink ruby eyes

Its fiery pink/ red colouring has long been associated with the heart and was believed to promote good health and protection to the wearer

MEASURES: Height 24mm (30mm inc

worn by day upon a lace collar and as an elegant pendant for an evening at the theatre

7 ½ (US) – Our re-sizing service is free of charge

This beautiful Victorian era heart locket dates to the late 19th Century and is complete with windows and rims within

METAL: Base Metal

5 inches x Width 6-8mm – T-Bar Length 36mm x Width 3mm

MEASURES: Height 28mm (38mm inc

friendship

It’s a grand Georgian statement piece that has remained in excellent condition and showcases a beautiful collection of natural agates

It’s a striking piece and the stones are set in a closed-back 15ct gold gallery that spreads them out beautifully over the finger