Fabulous Antique Georgian Coral Rock Crystal No heat Sapphire Shake Locket
Our fabulous Georgian coral and natural sapphire shake locket is a bold burst of colour ! It is radiating with wonderful, happy energy and is a head turner.
The intensely deep orange coral is exquisite and it works gorgeously well with the vivid blue of natural sapphires tumbling around. There are 3.3 carats of these with one matching coral inside a beautiful rock crystal locket. You can't help it, this happy dance of stunning gems of wonderful colours makes your heart smile !
The locket was hand crafted in Georgian England around 1810-1820 in lovely 9 karat rose gold (tested). It originally had a pin fitting as well as the pendant bale. We removed the pin as it showed through the see through rock crystal locket. The frame is set with the most gorgeous, deep orange / red natural coral, superbly evenly coloured and in fabulous condition. Originally the locket would have most likely contained a lock of hair. We got it without anything inside and thought it could have multiple function now. We added one oval antique coral and 3.3 carats of natural, no heat blue sapphires in varying tones, some are cornflower blue and a few smaller ones have a blue green colour to them. They are all faceted, pear shape cut stones. We adore this colour combination ! The gentle mellowness of the smooth coral contrasts with the brightness and sparkle of the sapphires and we love this effect ! We also love how the original domed rock crystal encasing the sapphires highlights their flashing display. It is like looking at magic through an antique window! The locket opens and closes securely and so you can wear it in our ERA'd version - with the stones or remove them and wear the locket alone. If you would like the locket with stones to be shut permanently please enquire, we can do this for you ( or rather, our jeweller can :). You also have an option of filling the locket with other stones if you would like to change its look - the sky is your limit !
The coral set, main part of the locket measures measures 25.57 x 29.69 mm, and is 32.26 mm long including the bale. She weighs 8.1 grams with the stones in situ and is in fantastic antique condition.
We absolutely adore ....... this antique Georgian treasure with a fun, contemporary twist. The sensitive addition of the gemstones is a surprisingly delightful touch, it all flows harmoniously. The bold new and charming old ideas respectfully enhance each other, honour tradition and give you beauty, fun and joy !
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