Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket white sapphire and dates from c

and dates from c

A fine example of the immensely collectable style

so the extent that anyone who gazed upon her face would instantly turn to stone

circa 1790

Jelly Opal & six old cut diamonds

Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket white sapphire and dates from cDATE: Regency Period, c. 1815 A gorgeous Regency Period Heart locket; the first letter of each stone spells out a secret acrostic message: REGARD. The goldwork to the front is exceptional, with applied oak leaf details to the centre, and intricate scrolls and granulation around the border. To the reverse is a heart shaped glass locket compartment. Modelled in 15k gold throughout. STONES Natural Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond MEASUREMENTS