Edwardian Heart Shaped Pendant Set With Natural Split Pearls & Turquoise

A pretty 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold heart shaped pendant that has been set with four turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms.  In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. and four naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls in star shaped settings. It was made circa 1900-1910 when heart were really popular. The EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). period was such a romantic time and so many lovely pieces were produced. The use of the turquoise means “Forget me not” so it would have been a gift from an admirer.