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Georgian Garnet & Pearl Heart Locket

$2,800

A regal locket for the the most precious photograph of the baby that was just born or the dog that was just adopted. Garnets and pearls were arranged in a ribbon of warm gold around the year 1800. The luminous glass lens will slightly magnify your image. A gift for the ages.

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  • Materials

    10k gold (tests), 36 1.2mm garnets (1 looks like a replacement), 4 1.5mm seed pearls, glass lenses, newer 14k gold bale, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1800

  • Condition

    Very good - one garnet looks like a replacement; newer bale

  • Size

    1 1/8" length including the bale, 5/8" width, 18" chain

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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