- Description
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- History
It’s not too often we get in a Georgian piece. When we do, and they are in excellent condition, we all go a bit ‘Ga-Ga’ at the Boutique. This lovely late Georgian crystal locket pendant & brooch, surrounded by a border of buttery natural pearls, set in 18ct yellow gold, would have most likely encased somebody’s lock of hair. Matched in this image, with one of our Victorian ‘muff’ chains, also available in store.
Circa: Late Georgian
Gemstones: Rock Crystal and Natural Pearls
Material: 18ct Yellow Gold
.Georgian Period (1714 - 1837):
Spanning more than 100 years, the Georgian period was named after the four Kings who resided on the throne of England during this time; King George I, King George II, King George III and King George IV.
In Georgian times, jewellery was considered a decadence only the rich were able to afford. Parures (sets of matching jewellery) were popular as were sentimental pieces such as miniature painted portraits, “lover’s eyes” (a pendant sized painting of a loved one’s eye) and memento mori rings. Rose Cut diamonds along with point-cuts, table cuts, old mine cuts and single cuts defined the look and style of the jewellery produced in this period. Gemstones had foil backs to enhance their hue and were set in high carat gold and silver.
