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GEORGIAN GEM-SET AND YELLOW GOLD 'REGARD' PENDANT
Designed as an oval-cut ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond, within a yellow gold cannetille frame, centering upon a circular-cut amethyst, the reverse revealing a locket, circa 1825
Designed as an oval-cut ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond, within a yellow gold cannetille frame, centering upon a circular-cut amethyst, the reverse revealing a locket, circa 1825
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Sentimental jewelry became a high fashion accessory of the 1820's and 30's. Each stone represents a letter to form words, which were usually of affection or the name of a person. 'REGARD' was certainly the most popular word expressed as can be seen in this fine example.