Victorian Amethyst & Diamond Heart Pendant 15k gold A charming antique miniature egg

A charming antique miniature egg pendant

Height of letters: 9

began in the late 18th Century when the Prince of Wales (soon to be Georgian IV of England) fell in love with Maria Fitzherbert

It's modelled in 18 karat gold

and he holds one gold heart behind him

Victorian Amethyst & Diamond Heart Pendant 15k gold A charming antique miniature eggDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 The prettiest of antique heart pendants, set with a beautiful Siberian amethyst surrounded by rose cut diamond points. Dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1870, it remains in excellent condition. STONES Natural Siberian Amethyst Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS 1. 6 x 1. 4cm WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver CONDITION Excellent, may have been converted from a brooch in the distant past