Truly magnificent Georgian gold love pendant with forget-me-nots and roses

Look what we found! A truly magnificent Georgian (the era before the Victorian period) gold love pendant with forget-me-nots and roses in the shape of a book. Inside there is a compartment where still a lock of hair is kept. On the outside of the locket on both sides we see a little bouquet of flowers, roses and forget-me-nots and when looking close we can even recognize a little butterfly.

Antique jewelry object group: lockets and pendants

Country of origin: France

Style: Georgian
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Period: ca. 1820
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Source of inspiration: Mother nature, see also flower symbolism

Theme: book

Material: 18K tri-color (red, yellow, green) gold
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Technique: Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. This technique demand very high skills and precision from the maker.

Extra information: Although not certain, the light blue color used in this jewel could refer to the color of the forget-me-not flower, a popular color used among lovers.

Precious stones: eight turquoise
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Birthstones: Turquoise is the birthstone (or month stone) for December .
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More background information on: hair jewelry,

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Hallmarks: The French control mark representing an ram's head that was in use in France from about 1817.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: 3.04 cm (1.20 inch) x 2.42 cm (0.95 inch)

Weight: 19.80 gram (12.73 dwt)

Reference Nº: 10165-0470

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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