Antique Georgian Key to My Heart Rare 18ct Acrostic Brooch

Antique Georgian Key to My Heart Rare 18ct Acrostic Brooch

Love for Ever

Magnificent little treasure as a survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its undiscussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love

Georgian period from the early 19th Century, this ' key to my heart' brooch prizes the majestic Georgian workmanship – tests as 18ct solid gold

The horizontal key is hand chased with all motifs dear at the time – with a sweet hanging heart keeping sealed blonde hair in it
A gold chain holds six gemstones spelling the word REGARD as sentimental acrostic jewellery
The brooch is complete with no sign of repair very well kept and in fantastic condition
A rare and beautiful addition to any lover or collector
Gemstones are closed-back 18ct and silver - Ruby, Emerald, garnet, amethyst, Ruby, Diamond
Measures: 33 x 40 mm.

English origin

Further Details Below:

Metal: 18ct yellow gold, tested
Hallmarks: none/worn
Gems: 2 rubies 1 garnet 1 emerald 1 amethyst totalling approx .45ct – 1 old mine cut diamond of approx .15ct
Measures: key is 40 x 18 mm. - heart is 9 x 8 mm. (h. x w.) - charms are 5 mm. in diameter each (average) – brooch is 33 x 40 mm.
Weight: 5.8 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use