Locket
ca.1840 (made)
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The message of love intended by this jewel is expressed in its heart shape and also by its form of a padlock and key. The padlock reflects the convention suggesting ‘you have the key to my heart’. The sentiment is further reinforced by the choice of coloured stones, which have initial letters that spell ‘REGARD’: ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond. This arrangement of stones was also popular in ‘regard’ rings. The pendant opens to reveal a panel of woven hair under glass.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold, turquoise, ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst and diamond |
| Brief description | Locket, gold and turquoise, set with gemstones spelling the word 'REGARD', England, about 1840 |
| Physical description | Locket, gold and turquoise, set with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond. These stones spell REGARD. |
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| Credit line | Given by Gerald Harris, in memory of his wife, Sylvia |
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| Summary | The message of love intended by this jewel is expressed in its heart shape and also by its form of a padlock and key. The padlock reflects the convention suggesting ‘you have the key to my heart’. The sentiment is further reinforced by the choice of coloured stones, which have initial letters that spell ‘REGARD’: ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond. This arrangement of stones was also popular in ‘regard’ rings. The pendant opens to reveal a panel of woven hair under glass. |
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| Accession number | M.6-1986 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2003 |
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