On Hold: Georgian Garnet Heart Padlock Locket chinese with platinum bezel set diamonds

with platinum bezel set diamonds set around it and in the bail

the swirling designs merging into the claws

It dates from the late 19th Century and has taken on the most fantastic antique patina over the years

each one set with an emerald

14k gold marks

On Hold: Georgian Garnet Heart Padlock Locket chinese with platinum bezel set diamondsDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A superb Georgian heart padlock pendant with glass locket compartment at the back. The front is home to a vivid red garnet, foil backed to enhance its colour, and an applied repouss rococo style border. The piece was originally designed as a bracelet or necklace clasp, and as such the top bar is hinged on opens. It dates from the early 19th century, circa 1820, and remains in great condition 200 years on. STONES Garnet