Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket

$4,500.00

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Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket

$4,500.00

Description

DATE: Regency Period, c.1810

A gorgeous Regency Period heart locket; the first letter of each stone spells out a secret acrostic message: REGARD- Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond. The goldwork to the front is exceptional, featuring stunning applied goldwork with leaf and flower motifs, along with a garnet and emerald set flower to the reverse. Its hinged down one side and opens to reveal a space ready for a photograph or other memento. Beautifully crafted in 18k gold.

STONES

Natural Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond

MEASUREMENTS

2.2 x 2.4cm

WEIGHT

6.79g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 18k gold

CONDITION

Very good