Georgian Pearl & Hair Locket Lace Pin Brooch orange blossom An exceptionally finely made Victorian

An exceptionally finely made Victorian Starburst pendant dating from the late 19th century

These pieces are relatively few and far between

a row of three tiny diamonds

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It's an antique elongated cushion cut

Georgian Pearl & Hair Locket Lace Pin Brooch orange blossom An exceptionally finely made VictorianDATE: 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