Georgian Pearl & Hair Locket Lace Pin Brooch greenstone with gold rope-twist border capping

with gold rope-twist border capping off the look

Ring size: 53 (6

VS1/SI1 clarity

Stamped VCA 750

Georgian Pearl & Hair Locket Lace Pin Brooch greenstone with gold rope-twist border cappingDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 An elegant Georgian lace pin with a central oval locket compartment bordered by a halo of natural seed pearls. It's crafted in 15 karat gold, with domed back and original brooch fittings. The locket is home to blond hair, unusually not woven into a pleat or braid. Lace pins were used to secure a length of lace or ribbon, usually at the neck or shoulder. Although today the terms 'pin' and 'brooch' are used more or less