{"product_id":"georgian-18ct-gold-natural-seed-pearl-double-sided-portrait-locket-pendant-circa-1800-1820-original-antique-box","title":"Georgian 18ct Gold Natural Seed Pearl Double-Sided Portrait Locket Pendant, Circa 1800–1820, Original Antique Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Georgian sentimental jewel, created to preserve a private memory beneath glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to circa 1800–1820, this finely handcrafted English pendant is made in professionally tested 18ct gold. Its circular frame is surrounded by graduated natural seed pearls, each individually held within a gold setting and separated by delicate gold beadwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides feature thick, raised antique glass. The gold frame on the reverse opens outwards through a miniature side hinge, creating a transparent compartment between the two glass panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis space may originally have held a hand-painted portrait miniature, a lock of hair, initials or another personal keepsake. Two different elements could also have been placed back-to-back and viewed from opposite sides. The original contents are now absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore photography, jewels of this kind were worn to preserve the likeness or hair of a loved one. They could serve as mourning jewels, but were also exchanged between lovers, spouses and family members as intimate tokens of affection and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm 18ct gold, softly luminous seed pearls and beautifully raised glass give the pendant a refined and quietly romantic character. It is accompanied by its original antique box, adding to its historical completeness and collectability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Period: Late Georgian\u003cbr\u003e• Date: Circa 1800–1820\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: England\u003cbr\u003e• Metal: 18ct gold, professionally tested\u003cbr\u003e• Pearls: Natural seed pearls\u003cbr\u003e• Form: Circular, double-sided keepsake locket\u003cbr\u003e• Structure: Two raised antique glass panels with a hinged opening rear frame\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: Approximately 7.19g\u003cbr\u003e• Total height: Approximately 3.8cm, including bail\u003cbr\u003e• Diameter: Approximately 2.7cm\u003cbr\u003e• Depth: Approximately 7mm\u003cbr\u003e• Presented in its original antique box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant combines the intimacy of Georgian sentimental jewellery with beautifully preserved early craftsmanship. Its double-sided glazed construction offers the possibility of displaying two personal keepsakes, while the graduated natural seed pearls create a delicate frame of soft light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent antique condition, with age-related surface wear to the gold and glass consistent with more than two centuries of history. The original keepsake contents are no longer present. The hinged rear frame remains functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs and video carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping from London, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged and sent using an insured and tracked service. Please provide a telephone number for international courier delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout SHECH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHECH is a London-based independent jewellery company specialising in distinctive antique and vintage jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHECH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48436038664381,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1405\/7422\/files\/20260913202158_1679_1.jpg?v=1789331741","url":"https:\/\/shech.com\/products\/georgian-18ct-gold-natural-seed-pearl-double-sided-portrait-locket-pendant-circa-1800-1820-original-antique-box","provider":"SHECH ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}