Victorian Garnet Puffed Heat Charm medal symbolic of mourning

symbolic of mourning

this piece has Latin lettering on the ribbon "Fidelle Et Secret"

all with a wonderfully texured matte-gold finish

and filigree

generally accepted to span the 1920s and 1930s

Victorian Garnet Puffed Heat Charm medal symbolic of mourningDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 This sweet antique puffed heart charm dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. It's set with a central juicy garnet that rests within a shield shaped setting, and it's crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. A lovely heart to add to your collection of charms, to be worn as a pendant or on a charm bracelet. STONES Garnet MEASUREMENTS 2 x 1. 5cm WEIGHT 1. 88g MARKS Ni marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good