So much skill has gone into the making of this pretty turquoise and 15-carat gold early Victorian pendant.

Eight raised sections form a low dome with a flat octagonal centre panel, each element set with a turquoise surrounded by delicate engraved leaves, suggestive of forget-me-nots.

The back contains a finely woven lock of hair forming an intricate knot. And Rococo-like scrolls adorn the edge and back border.

A small, modern nine-carat gold split ring enables it to be worn with chains of varying thickness.

It’s most likely this was made to be a token of affection rather than a mourning pendant.

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• Handmade in 15-carat yellow gold with a nine-carat yellow gold split ring
• Set with nine cabochon cut natural turquoise
• Approximately 21mm (just over 3/4 inch) in diameter
• Weight is 4.1 grams
• In excellent antique condition
• Will come in a Karen Deakin gift box (my antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: the antique gold chain is not included

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