Georgian Pearl & Paste Mourning Brooch fabergé We've never had such a

We've never had such a fine example

It was literally all about the aesthetics

with lovely chunky links and a beautiful rosy gold tone

and set with natural calibré cut rubies and diamonds

which I'd say means one of two things: it was either worn as a fertility amulet in reverence of Demeter

Georgian Pearl & Paste Mourning Brooch fabergé We've never had such aDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 An elegant Georgian mourning brooch dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. An oval locket compartment rests within a double border of seed pearls and foil backed almandine garnet pastes. Crafted in 9 karat gold with an intricately woven lock of hair inside the locket. STONES Seed Pearls & Almandine Garnet Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS 2. 7 x 1. 9cm WEIGHT 4. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very