DATE: Regency Period, c.1815

A gorgeous Regency Period Heart locket; the first letter of each stone spells out a secret acrostic message: REGARD. The goldwork to the front is exceptional, with applied oak leaf details to the centre, and intricate scrolls and granulation around the border. To the reverse is a heart-shaped glass locket compartment. Modelled in 15k gold throughout.

STONES 

Natural Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond

MEASUREMENTS 

2.0 x 1.8cm

WEIGHT 

7.9g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good