Pendant
ca. 1830 (made)
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The ‘language of stones’ allowed a sentimental message such as "LOVE" to be conveyed using the initial letter of each stone in the design. Here, the pendant has the stones of Lapis Lazuli, glass in imitation of Opal, Vermeil ( the old name for garnet ) and Emerald which spell love.
Sentimental jewellery was an outward expression of emotion. It was used to declare affection for family and friends, passion for a lover, and loyalty to a monarch or a cause, also religious devotion and grief.
Jewels with portraits or symbols of love, such as butterflies, doves and cupids, were very popular.
Sentimental jewellery was an outward expression of emotion. It was used to declare affection for family and friends, passion for a lover, and loyalty to a monarch or a cause, also religious devotion and grief.
Jewels with portraits or symbols of love, such as butterflies, doves and cupids, were very popular.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold with lapis lazuli, glass in imitation of opal, garnet, emerald and gold |
| Brief description | Pendant, gold set with lapis lazuli, glass for opal, Vermeil ( old name for garnet), emerald, spelling out the word 'LOVE', England, about 1830 |
| Physical description | Pendant, gold set with lapis lazuli, glass in imitation of opal, vermeil (an old name for garnet), emerald, gold. These stones spell LOVE. |
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| Summary | The ‘language of stones’ allowed a sentimental message such as "LOVE" to be conveyed using the initial letter of each stone in the design. Here, the pendant has the stones of Lapis Lazuli, glass in imitation of Opal, Vermeil ( the old name for garnet ) and Emerald which spell love. Sentimental jewellery was an outward expression of emotion. It was used to declare affection for family and friends, passion for a lover, and loyalty to a monarch or a cause, also religious devotion and grief. Jewels with portraits or symbols of love, such as butterflies, doves and cupids, were very popular. |
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| Accession number | M.21-1983 |
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| Record created | August 11, 2005 |
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