Vintage Gold Heart Padlock

Vintage Gold Heart PadlockCute miniature heart padlock crafted in solid 9 carat gold. The top bar is hinged to one side, and clicks in place to close the lock (just like an actual padlock). The style of these clasps has remained relatively unchanged since the late 19th century and we think they look great worn solo as a pendant or as a necklace bracelet clasp. Era: Vintage, 2016 Size: 15. 8mm by 11. 6mm Hallmarks: English, Birmingham, 9ct Gold, 2016, CPM Maker's Mark (Also

pretty much a distillation of the overt romanticism the Victorians are known for

take their name from part of a loom - the shuttle (navette in French) - which is a piece of wood shaped like a boat that darts back and forth across the loom

The prongs and gallery were created by carving away sections of the head - known as a belcher setting - and the shape is known as "navette" or little boat

The head is set with a rainbow array of coloured gemstones: green tourmaline

her birth was

representing virtue and morality

12ct calculated)

Hirundo rustica

it was certainly on trend

and the two animals appear together on AD 2nd-3rd century Roman coinage

ear wires tested as 15ct gold

It's set with three natural pearls and two long cabochons of red coral