Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket white sapphire A cool Victorian gold perpetual

A cool Victorian gold perpetual calendar pendant set with ruby cabochons

circa 1790

Each one is set with a diamond-shaped amethyst - they have a particularly lovely pale hue - and four rose cut diamond points

and dates from c

Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket white sapphire A cool Victorian gold perpetualDATE: 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