Let's write it in the book of love!
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 that still contains a lock of hair. On the outside of the locket, on both sides, we see a little bouquet of flowers, roses, and forget-me-nots. When looking closely, we can even recognise a little butterfly.
Antique jewellery object group: Lockets and pendants
Country of origin: France
Style: Georgian
Period: circa 1820
Source of inspiration: Mother Nature (see also flower symbolism)
Theme: Book
Material: 18K tri-colour (red, yellow, green) gold
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 demands very high skills and precision from the maker.
Extra information: Although not certain, the light blue colour used in this jewel could refer to the colour of the forget-me-not flower, a popular colour used among lovers.
Precious stones: Eight turquoises
Birthstones: Turquoise is the birthstone (or month stone) for December.
Hallmarks: The French control mark representing a ram's head that was in use in France from about 1817.
Condition: Excellent condition
Dimensions: 3.04 cm (1.20 inch) x 2.42 cm (0.95 inch)
Weight: 19.80 grams (12.73 dwt)
Reference Nº: 10165-0470