Georgian Lavender Paste & Pearl Brooch zircon An adorable antique heart locket

An adorable antique heart locket dating from the mid-Victorian era

an antique pear shape

circa 1920

An incredible antique harlequin brooch modelled as a sword

3cm (not including bail)

Georgian Lavender Paste & Pearl Brooch zircon An adorable antique heart locketDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 A particularly beautiful Georgian cluster brooch with a halo of seed pearls in "pie crust" settings surrounding a large lavender paste gemstone. It dates from the 1830s, a time when paste jewellery was still very much sought after on account of its technology simulating nature newfangledness, and the colour of the stone is completely mesmerising. Crafted in 15 karat gold, it remains in near perfect condition with just a hint of