Georgian Enamelled Miniature Purse Locket Charm i love you with a diamond centre

with a diamond centre

full of colour and interest all over the head

The clasp is particularly charming

Nine of the webs form the main body of the necklace

I'm guessing the unfortunate etymology is tied into a particular brand of Victorian racism that marked the entire Roma ethnic group as criminals/wrong-uns

Georgian Enamelled Miniature Purse Locket Charm i love you with a diamond centreDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 A fantastic miniature Georgian charm in the shape of a purse. It's crafted in 18k gold and opens to reveal a small locket compartment. Both the front and the back are finished in fine enamel work, with a portrait on one side and flowers on the other. When viewed through a loupe the details are so fine. Beautifully crafted in France, circa 1750. Antique jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of