Georgian 18K Solid Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet Garnet Carbuncle 25 Grams 8”

Georgian 18K Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet with Garnet Carbuncle. Just beautiful! Abrasion on garnet that can be polished by an experienced jeweler. Priced accordingly (yes these are very, very rare). 18k Yellow Gold (tested) Stone: Garnet Carbuncle Length: 8” Weight: 25 Grams This bracelet is a substantial piece of antique goldwork: a heavy belcher link chain in 18K gold (tested, not hallmarked), finished with an ornate repoussé heart padlock charm set with a garnet carbuncle, a domed cabochon-cut garnet with a foiled back, the technique period jewelers used to deepen color and coax out brilliance from a stone that doesn't facet well. The back is glass-set and once likely contained a lock of hair or other precious memento. Measures 8 inches long (a little more due to the locket. Bracelet and padlock together weigh 25 grams of 18K gold. Chain and locket are in very good condition given the age of this piece. The garnet shows some surface abrasions consistent with age, which a jeweler experienced with antique stones should be able to polish out. This is taken into account when pricing. All original, no repairs. Memento mori Victorian England Bridgerton Rare jewelry Romantic Regency