DATE: Georgian, c.1820

A gorgeous Georgian garnet heart padlock dating from the early 19th Century. The stone is a striking blood-red colour, and rests in a foiled mount so that it pools the light, and appears to glow from within. It's teeny tiny (swipe for scale), and, unusually, features a chased clover motif to the back... for love and luck. Modelled in 9 karat yellow gold.

STONES 

Garnet cabochon

MEASUREMENTS 

2.0 x 1.2cm

WEIGHT 

1.7g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 9k gold

CONDITION 

Fair, some wear to the back of the heart. Closure is secure