Antique Coral Hand Charm Pendant of 14k Gold gold pansy brooch The locket is in good

The locket is in good condition with light surface wear on the reverse of the piece

This vintage heart pendant

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The gold content has been verified using XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and jeweler’s acid testing

with only minor wear to the paste and pearls visible under magnification

Antique Coral Hand Charm Pendant of 14k Gold gold pansy brooch The locket is in goodAn extraordinary example of Victorian sentiment and superstition, this antique pendant (circa 18601880) features a finely carved coral hand, delicately sculpted from natural coral and grasping an eclectic, symbolic array of miniature coral charmsincluding a shoe, twist, guitar, and mouse. Each charm carries layers of meaning, from protection and good fortune to music, motion, and mischiefhallmarks of the richly encoded language of 19th century